North Buncombe High vs North Buncombe Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Buncombe High
Weaverville · Public high · Grades 9–12
896 students
North Buncombe Middle
Weaverville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
516 students
| Measure | North Buncombe High Weaverville, North Carolina | North Buncombe Middle Weaverville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 528 | #114 of 469 |
| National rank | #10419 of 16,910 | #7818 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 896 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 896 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 54% |
| city | Weaverville | Weaverville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Buncombe Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 42.2).
- •North Buncombe High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 54%).
- •North Buncombe Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •North Buncombe Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99%).
- •North Buncombe Middle does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.6).
- •North Buncombe High is the larger school with 896 students compared with 516.
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 High better than North Buncombe Middle?
On the Success Index (US), North Buncombe Middle ranks higher (49.2 vs 42.2 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 High and North Buncombe Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Weaverville and Weaverville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Buncombe High: 896. North Buncombe Middle: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Buncombe High and North Buncombe Middle rank in North Carolina?
North Buncombe High is 263rd of 528 and North Buncombe Middle is 114th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).