Best Public Schools in Zip Code 28787

The 28787 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Buncombe County Schools district. These schools generally perform well academically, with several standout institutions that consistently rank among the top schools in North Carolina.

North Buncombe Middle School is a standout, consistently ranking in the top 20% of North Carolina middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts particularly strong performance in 8th grade science, with over 90% of students proficient or better. Weaverville Elementary School is another top performer, ranking in the top 12% of North Carolina elementary schools with consistently high test scores, including over 70% proficiency in math and reading across 3rd and 4th grades. North Buncombe High School also stands out, with test scores above the Buncombe County and North Carolina averages in most subject areas and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.6.

The schools in this area have a predominantly white student population, ranging from 76.45% to 82.79% white students, with Hispanic students making up the next largest racial group. The schools generally perform above the Buncombe County and North Carolina averages on standardized tests, and they have relatively low student-teacher ratios and moderate to high spending per student, suggesting they have access to adequate resources to support student learning. However, the free/reduced lunch rates vary significantly across the schools, from 39.91% to 52.55%, which may indicate potential opportunity gaps that could be further investigated.