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Buncombe County Schools
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  • ASHEVILLE, NC
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Buncombe County Schools

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    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+

    Buncombe County Schools is a highly rated, public school district located in ASHEVILLE, NC. It has 22,298 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 45% of students are at least proficient in math and 48% in reading.

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    48%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    45%
    Average Graduation Rate
    87%
    Average SAT
    1200
    1,028 responses
    Average ACT
    26
    901 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
    22,298
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    54.3%

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    14:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $49,000
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    8.7%

    Finances

    Expenses Per Student
    $10,508 / student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      63%
    • Support Services
      32%
    • Other
      5%

    Living in the Area

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    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Cost of Living
      grade A minus
    2. Good for Families
      grade A minus
    3. Housing
      grade A minus
    Median Household Income
    $47,633
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $692
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $158,000
    National
    $244,900

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