📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Asheville, NC · Buncombe County

Buncombe County Schools

Grades Pre-K – Ungraded · 22,091 students · 45 schools · 12 zip codes

6
out of 10 Rating Average
State reading & math proficiency · 55th percentile among North Carolina districts. Ranked within North Carolina only — not comparable across states.
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School District · North Carolina
Buncombe County Schools
📍 Asheville, NC · Buncombe County · NCES LEAID 3700450
6/10
Rating
22,091
Students
45
Schools
Pre-K – Ungraded
Grade Span
12
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – Ungraded
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District Phone
(828)232-4160
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District Mailing Address
175 Bingham Road, Asheville, NC 28806
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Enrollment
22,091 students
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Schools
45
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County
Buncombe County, NC
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
3700450
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Buncombe County Schools12 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
28701AlexanderBuncombe CountyNC
28704ArdenBuncombe CountyNC
28709BarnardsvilleBuncombe CountyNC
28715CandlerBuncombe CountyNC
28730FairviewBuncombe CountyNC
28748LeicesterBuncombe CountyNC
28757MontreatBuncombe CountyNC
28770RidgecrestBuncombe CountyNC
28778SwannanoaBuncombe CountyNC
28787WeavervilleBuncombe CountyNC
28803AshevilleBuncombe CountyNC
28805AshevilleBuncombe CountyNC
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Buncombe County Schools?▼
Buncombe County Schools serves 12 zip codes: 28701, 28704, 28709, 28715, 28730, 28748, 28757, 28770, 28778, 28787, 28803, 28805. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Buncombe County Schools rated?▼
Buncombe County Schools has an overall rating of 6 out of 10 (Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 55th percentile among North Carolina school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within North Carolina only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Buncombe County Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 22,091 students across 45 schools for Buncombe County Schools.
What grades does Buncombe County Schools serve?▼
Buncombe County Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – Ungraded.
How do I contact Buncombe County Schools?▼
You can reach Buncombe County Schools by phone at (828)232-4160 or by mail at 175 Bingham Road, Asheville, NC 28806. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About Buncombe County Schools

Buncombe County Schools is a public school district serving 12 zip codes in North Carolina, primarily in Buncombe County. It carries an overall rating of 6/10 (Average), the 55th percentile among North Carolina districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other North Carolina districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (828)232-4160 before making a housing decision.

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