- Martin L Nesbitt Jr Discovery Academy reported a higher dual enrollment than Buncombe County Middle College High School (300 vs. 25).
- Martin L Nesbitt Jr Discovery Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than Buncombe County Middle College High School (249 vs. 2).
- Martin L Nesbitt Jr Discovery Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Buncombe County Middle College High School (189.5:1 vs. 72:1).
- Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Martin L Nesbitt Jr Discovery Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Buncombe County Middle College High School (31 vs. 12).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Buncombe County Middle College High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Martin L Nesbitt Jr Discovery Academy (141 vs. 87).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Martin L Nesbitt Jr Discovery Academy reported a higher dual enrollment than Buncombe County Middle College High School (300 vs. 25).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Martin L Nesbitt Jr Discovery Academy reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Buncombe County Middle College High School (11 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Martin L Nesbitt Jr Discovery Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Buncombe County Middle College High School (189.5:1 vs. 72:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Martin L Nesbitt Jr Discovery Academy
2 metrics were reported by Martin L Nesbitt Jr Discovery Academy. Comparable data for Buncombe County Middle College High School is missing or suppressed.
AP courses offered
11
AP enrollment
128
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Buncombe County Middle College High School
$13,585.35
Martin L Nesbitt Jr Discovery Academy
$13,585.35
Local revenue share
Buncombe County Middle College High School
33.8%
Martin L Nesbitt Jr Discovery Academy
33.8%
State revenue share
Buncombe County Middle College High School
50.8%
Martin L Nesbitt Jr Discovery Academy
50.8%
Federal revenue share
Buncombe County Middle College High School
15.4%
Martin L Nesbitt Jr Discovery Academy
15.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Buncombe County Middle College High School
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.