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Best Buncombe County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 7,355 students in Buncombe County, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Buncombe County, NC are North Buncombe Middle School, Evergreen Community Charter and The Franklin School Of Innovation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buncombe County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Buncombe County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Buncombe County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Buncombe Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
51 N Buncombe School Road
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-7944
Gr: 7-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
50 Bell Road
Asheville, NC 28805
(828) 298-2173
Gr: K-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
The Franklin School Of Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
61 Innovation Dr
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 318-8140
Gr: 5-12 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Artspace Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2030 Us Hwy 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 298-2787
Gr: K-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Valley Springs Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
224 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 654-1785
Gr: 5-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Francine Delany New School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
119 Brevard Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 236-9441
Gr: K-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Ic Imagine
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 Champion Way
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 633-6491
Gr: K-12 | 1,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Asheville Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
211 S French Broad Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 350-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Enka Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
390 Asbury Road
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 670-5010
Gr: 7-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
235 Old Us 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-7734
Gr: 7-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1111.
Reynolds Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Rocket Drive
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 298-7484
Gr: 6-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
Owen Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
730 Old Us 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-7739
Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1313.
Erwin Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Erwin Middle School Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 232-4264
Gr: 7-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Mountain City Public Montessori
Charter School
27 Church Street
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 570-5554
Gr: K-7 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Buncombe County, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Buncombe County, NC include North Buncombe Middle School, Evergreen Community Charter and The Franklin School Of Innovation.
How many public middle schools are located in Buncombe County?
15 public middle schools are located in Buncombe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Buncombe County?
Buncombe County public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Buncombe County are often viewed compared to one another?

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