| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville City Schools | Asheville | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 4,137 | 9 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Buncombe County Schools | Candler | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 22,091 | 45 | — | 13 |
How Buncombe County compares
Together they enroll 26,228 students across 54 schools. The largest is Buncombe County Schools with 22,091 students. Districts here average 6.5/10, above the North Carolina average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Buncombe County has 2 public school districts covering 16 zip codes. The top-rated district in Buncombe County is Asheville City Schools (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NC EOG 2024–25), ranked against all districts in North Carolina. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Buncombe County, NC?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Buncombe County, NC. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Buncombe County, NC?
Of the districts serving Buncombe County, Asheville City Schools has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 69th percentile among North Carolina school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on North Carolina reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in North Carolina and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within North Carolina only, never across state lines.