- Martin L Nesbitt Jr Discovery Academy reported a higher dual enrollment than North Buncombe High (300 vs. 80).
- North Buncombe High reported a higher chronically absent students than Martin L Nesbitt Jr Discovery Academy (208 vs. 31).
- North Buncombe High reported a higher graduating cohort than Martin L Nesbitt Jr Discovery Academy (261 vs. 87).
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
North Buncombe High reported a higher chronically absent students than Martin L Nesbitt Jr Discovery Academy (208 vs. 31).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
North Buncombe High reported a higher graduating cohort than Martin L Nesbitt Jr Discovery Academy (261 vs. 87).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Martin L Nesbitt Jr Discovery Academy reported a higher dual enrollment than North Buncombe High (300 vs. 80).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
North Buncombe High reported a higher in-school suspensions than Martin L Nesbitt Jr Discovery Academy (66 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
North Buncombe High reported a higher students per counselor than Martin L Nesbitt Jr Discovery Academy (323.3:1 vs. 189.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
19 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at North Buncombe High
1 metric was reported by North Buncombe High. Comparable data for Martin L Nesbitt Jr Discovery Academy is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
94%
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
North Buncombe High
$13,585.35
Martin L Nesbitt Jr Discovery Academy
$13,585.35
Local revenue share
North Buncombe High
33.8%
Martin L Nesbitt Jr Discovery Academy
33.8%
State revenue share
North Buncombe High
50.8%
Martin L Nesbitt Jr Discovery Academy
50.8%
Federal revenue share
North Buncombe High
15.4%
Martin L Nesbitt Jr Discovery Academy
15.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
North Buncombe High
26.3%
Martin L Nesbitt Jr Discovery Academy
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.