North Buncombe High School vs. Reynolds High School
Should you attend North Buncombe High School or Reynolds High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
North Buncombe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Reynolds High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 896 students in grades 9-12, North Buncombe High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 1,169 students in grades 9-12, Reynolds High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
896 students
1,169 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
65 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#220 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#333 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
90%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
11
15
Grade 9 Students
237
285
Grade 10 Students
237
283
Grade 11 Students
196
313
Grade 12 Students
215
273
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
17%
15%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
77%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%