How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Buncombe County Schools | Cumberland County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Asheville, North Carolina | Fayetteville, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 22,091 | 49,661 |
| Number of Schools | 45 | 86 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.9:1 | 14.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Buncombe County Schools | Cumberland County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,785 | $12,982 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.3% | 25.7% |
| State Revenue | 49.5% | 57.7% |
| Local Revenue | 29.2% | 16.5% |
Buncombe County Schools
Federal State Local
Cumberland County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Buncombe County Schools | Cumberland County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.6% | 22.7% |
| African American | 6.8% | 47.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.0% | 16.6% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 9.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.0% | 84.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Buncombe County Schools | Cumberland County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 76 | 134 |
| Schools with AP | 8 | 14 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 287.2:1 | 318:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.4% | 42.8% |
School Types
Buncombe County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Cumberland County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.