Best Public Schools in Zip Code 28730

Summary:

The 28730 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Fairview Elementary. This public school serves grades K-5 and has consistently high academic performance, ranking among the top elementary schools in North Carolina. With a total enrollment of 659 students, Fairview Elementary boasts a predominantly White student population (86.95%), along with smaller percentages of Hispanic, multiracial, African American, Asian, and Native American students.

Fairview Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its consistently high proficiency rates, which range from 59.5% to 83.9% across different grade levels and subject areas. This is significantly higher than the Buncombe County Schools district and the state of North Carolina averages. The school's strong performance has earned it a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it among the top 213 elementary schools in the state.

In addition to its academic achievements, Fairview Elementary also stands out in terms of its resource allocation. The school has a relatively high per-student spending of $10,427 and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.3, indicating that it has access to adequate resources to support its educational programs and student needs. However, the school also serves a diverse socioeconomic population, with approximately 40.67% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the need for additional support and resources to ensure equitable educational opportunities.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fairview Elementary	Public	K-5	1355 Charlotte Hwy	Fairview	28730	Buncombe County	Buncombe County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 628-2732	627	42	14.9	99.5%	546 (87.1%)	11 (1.8%)	41 (6.5%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.5%)	82.2	213^th of 1505 public elementary schools	85.8%		86.6	148^th of 1502 public elementary schools	90.1%	65	72.1	77.5	71.4	59.5	72.1	62.5	83.9	$10,427	$1,254	$9,173

Cities Near Zip Code 28730

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Fairview	0.1 mi	1	30^th
Fletcher	3.03 mi	3	110^th
Asheville	4.05 mi	35	202^nd
Swannanoa	4.98 mi	4	376^th
Arden	6.15 mi	3	150^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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