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Buncombe County Public Schools

Buncombe County, North Carolina

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

60

public schools

Total Enrollment

29,277

students

School Districts

8

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Buncombe County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Buncombe County has 8 district entries. Buncombe County Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 45 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 10 listed communities. Asheville has the most listed schools, with 34 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 32 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 7 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 6 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

7 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

60

in Buncombe County

Reported Enrollment

29,277

60 schools reporting

School Districts

8

districts

Charter Schools

6

10% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary32
Middle13
High13
Other2

8 School Districts in Buncombe County

Buncombe County Schools

45 schools
22,091 students

Asheville City Schools

9 schools
4,137 students

Invest Collegiate - Imagine

1 school
1,248 students

The Franklin School of Innovation

1 school
694 students

Evergreen Community Charter

1 school
441 students

ArtSpace Charter

1 school
398 students

Francine Delany New School

1 school
178 students

Asheville PEAK Academy

1 school
90 students

60 Public Schools in Buncombe County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 7 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 60 matching schools

Roberson High

Buncombe County Schools

Asheville, 28803 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,491 students

IC Imagine

Invest Collegiate - Imagine

Asheville, 28806 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–12Charter1,248 students

Asheville High

Asheville City Schools

Asheville, 28803 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,166 students

Reynolds High

Buncombe County Schools

Asheville, 28803 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,133 students

Erwin High

Buncombe County Schools

Asheville, 28806 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,096 students

Enka High

Buncombe County Schools

Candler, 28715 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,045 students

North Buncombe High

Buncombe County Schools

Weaverville, 28787 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High956 students

Estes Elementary

Buncombe County Schools

Asheville, 28803 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary732 students

The Franklin School of Innovation

The Franklin School of Innovation

Asheville, 28806 / City: Small

Listed only5–12Charter694 students

Owen High

Buncombe County Schools

Black Mountain, 28711 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High689 students

Fairview Elementary

Buncombe County Schools

Fairview, 28730 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary659 students

Koontz Intermediate

Buncombe County Schools

Asheville, 28803 / City: Small

Listed only5–6Middle650 students

Valley Springs Middle

Buncombe County Schools

Arden, 28704 / City: Small

Listed only5–8Middle634 students

Enka Middle

Buncombe County Schools

Candler, 28715 / City: Small

Listed only7–8Middle602 students

Asheville Middle

Asheville City Schools

Asheville, 28801 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle589 students

West Buncombe Elementary

Buncombe County Schools

Asheville, 28806 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–4Primary588 students

Enka Intermediate

Buncombe County Schools

Candler, 28715 / Suburb: Large

Listed only5–6Middle573 students

North Buncombe Elementary

Buncombe County Schools

Weaverville, 28787 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–4Primary569 students

Erwin Middle

Buncombe County Schools

Asheville, 28806 / Suburb: Large

Listed only7–8Middle568 students

Eblen Intermediate

Buncombe County Schools

Asheville, 28806 / Suburb: Large

Listed only5–6Middle555 students

Buncombe County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Buncombe County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Buncombe County public school directory?

The directory lists 60 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Buncombe County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Buncombe County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Buncombe County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 7 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Buncombe County?

Start with the 8 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Buncombe County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Buncombe County Education OverviewCounty school score: 52/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.