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Buncombe County Schools
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  • ASHEVILLE, NC

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grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B+
  2. Diversity
    grade A minus
  3. Teachers
    grade A minus
  4. College Prep
    grade A minus
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade B
  6. Administration
    grade B+
  7. Sports
    grade B+
  8. Food
    grade B minus
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade B+

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Buncombe County Schools is a highly rated, public school district located in ASHEVILLE, NC. It has 22,091 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 54% of students are at least proficient in math and 51% in reading.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
51%
Percent Proficient - Math
54%
Average Graduation Rate
91%
Average SAT
1220
858 responses
Average ACT
26
955 responses

Students

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
22,091
Free or Reduced Lunch
56.8%

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$49,003
Teachers in First/Second Year
8.7%

Finances

Expenses Per Student
$11,532 / student
National
$12,239
Education Expenses
  • Instruction
    63%
  • Support Services
    33%
  • Other
    4%

Living in the Area

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  2. Good for Families
    grade B+
  3. Housing
    grade C+
Median Household Income
$63,810
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,250
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$376,800
National
$281,900

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