Owen Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 · Buncombe County Schools
#190 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina
#10327 of 15,369 nationally
About Owen Middle
Owen Middle is a public middle located in Swannanoa, in the Buncombe County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 457 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 190th of 469 ranked middle schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (61th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 457.
There are 3 schools in Swannanoa; Owen Middle ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)96.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.8
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 Owen Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Owen Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Owen High
Black Mountain · Public high · Grades 9–12
649 students · 1.3 km away
Williams Elementary
Swannanoa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students · 2.5 km away
ArtSpace Charter School
Swannanoa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
402 students · 5.0 km away
Black Mountain Primary
Black Mountain · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
351 students · 5.4 km away
Black Mountain Elementary
Black Mountain · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
163 students · 5.7 km away
Fairview Elementary
Fairview · Public elementary · Grades K–5
646 students · 9.9 km away
Bell Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
224 students · 11 km away
Evergreen Community Charter
Asheville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
430 students · 11 km away
Reynolds Middle
Asheville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
490 students · 11 km away
Reynolds High
Asheville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,169 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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457 students
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457 students
Jackson Middle
Greensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
458 students
Wilson STEM Academy
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
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Southern Middle
Roxboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
Northern Middle
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454 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Owen Middle a good school?
Owen Middle has a Success Index (US) of 37.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #190 of 469 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 Owen Middle rank in North Carolina?
Owen Middle ranks #190 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina and #10327 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Owen Middle?
Owen Middle had 457 students in 2025.
Is Owen Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Owen Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Owen Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Owen Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.