- Asheville High reported a higher gifted & talented than North Buncombe High (394 vs. 230).
- Asheville High reported a higher chronically absent students than North Buncombe High (366 vs. 208).
- Asheville High reported a higher ap enrollment than North Buncombe High (264 vs. 139).
- Source Data Limit: 13 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Asheville High reported a higher chronically absent students than North Buncombe High (366 vs. 208).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
North Buncombe High reported a higher graduation rate than Asheville High (94% vs. 88%).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Asheville High reported a higher gifted & talented than North Buncombe High (394 vs. 230).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
North Buncombe High reported a higher in-school suspensions than Asheville High (66 vs. 42).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
North Buncombe High reported a higher students per counselor than Asheville High (323.3:1 vs. 284.8:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
26 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Asheville High
$16,507.37
North Buncombe High
$13,585.35
Local revenue share
Asheville High
48%
North Buncombe High
33.8%
State revenue share
Asheville High
42.6%
North Buncombe High
50.8%
Federal revenue share
Asheville High
9.4%
North Buncombe High
15.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Asheville High
28%
North Buncombe High
26.3%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Buncombe County
$70,578
Buncombe County
$70,578
Poverty rate
Buncombe County
11.8%
Buncombe County
11.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Buncombe County
44.6%
Buncombe County
44.6%
Unemployment rate
Buncombe County
4.3%
Buncombe County
4.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.