North Buncombe Elementary vs North Buncombe High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Buncombe Elementary
Weaverville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
593 students
North Buncombe High
Weaverville · Public high · Grades 9–12
896 students
| Measure | North Buncombe Elementary Weaverville, North Carolina | North Buncombe High Weaverville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #522 of 1,457 | #263 of 528 |
| National rank | #32266 of 50,301 | #10419 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 593 | 896 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 896 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 63% |
| city | Weaverville | Weaverville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Buncombe High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 39.5).
- •North Buncombe High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 50%).
- •North Buncombe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •North Buncombe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99%).
- •North Buncombe Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.6).
- •North Buncombe High is the larger school with 896 students compared with 593.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is North Buncombe Elementary better than North Buncombe High?
On the Success Index (US), North Buncombe High ranks higher (42.2 vs 39.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are North Buncombe Elementary and North Buncombe High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Weaverville and Weaverville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Buncombe Elementary: 593. North Buncombe High: 896. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Buncombe Elementary and North Buncombe High rank in North Carolina?
North Buncombe Elementary is 522nd of 1,457 and North Buncombe High is 263rd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).