How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Enka High | Pisgah High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Candler, NC | Canton, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | 859 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 21.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.7% | 99.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Enka High | Pisgah High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,585 | $12,458 |
| District | Buncombe County Schools | Haywood County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Enka High | Pisgah High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.6% | 81.7% |
| African American | 3.8% | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.3% | 12.9% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | 2.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Enka High | Pisgah High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | 12 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 254:1 | 319:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.0% | 13.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 208 | 141 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.