How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Buncombe County Schools | Public Schools of Robeson County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Asheville, North Carolina | Lumberton, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 22,091 | 21,206 |
| Number of Schools | 45 | 36 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 16.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Buncombe County Schools | Public Schools of Robeson County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,585 | $12,767 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.3% | 27.8% |
| State Revenue | 49.5% | 60.4% |
| Local Revenue | 29.2% | 11.8% |
Buncombe County Schools
Federal State Local
Public Schools of Robeson County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Buncombe County Schools | Public Schools of Robeson County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.6% | 9.8% |
| African American | 6.8% | 24.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 36.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.0% | 98.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Buncombe County Schools | Public Schools of Robeson County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 76 | 16 |
| Schools with AP | 8 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 285:1 | 349.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.5% | 42.0% |
School Types
Buncombe County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 26
Public Schools of Robeson County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 35
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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.