Nesbitt Discovery Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Asheville, North Carolina 28806 · Buncombe County Schools
#106 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#5161 of 16,910 nationally
About Nesbitt Discovery Academy
Nesbitt Discovery Academy is a public high located in Asheville, in the Buncombe County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 372 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 106th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 372.
There are 33 schools in Asheville; Nesbitt Discovery Academy ranks 10th of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)97.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)97.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Nesbitt Discovery Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 97.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 97.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Nesbitt Discovery Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Emma Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
277 students · 1.2 km away
Isaac Dickson Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students · 2.1 km away
Claxton Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students · 2.7 km away
Woodfin Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
111 students · 2.8 km away
Asheville PEAK Academy
Asheville · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
161 students · 3.1 km away
Asheville Middle
Asheville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
670 students · 3.1 km away
Mountain City Public Montessori
Asheville · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
137 students · 3.1 km away
Eblen Intermediate
Asheville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
566 students · 3.5 km away
Lucy S. Herring Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students · 3.6 km away
West Buncombe Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
580 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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369 students
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NRM Early College High School
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376 students
Madison High School
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377 students
Hayesville High
Hayesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
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Northside High
Pinetown · Public high · Grades 9–12
380 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Nesbitt Discovery Academy a good school?
Nesbitt Discovery Academy has a Success Index (US) of 62.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #106 of 528 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Nesbitt Discovery Academy rank in North Carolina?
Nesbitt Discovery Academy ranks #106 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #5161 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Nesbitt Discovery Academy?
Nesbitt Discovery Academy had 372 students in 2025.
Is Nesbitt Discovery Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Nesbitt Discovery Academy is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Nesbitt Discovery Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Nesbitt Discovery Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.