- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Weaverville, NC
North Buncombe High
Federal NCES profile for North Buncombe High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370045000156
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Buncombe High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Weaverville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Buncombe High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Buncombe High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Weaverville, NC.
School address
District: Buncombe County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370045000156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
North Buncombe High held near 929 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.5 → 55.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 370045000156 · Weaverville, NC High · MID · TRAD
896 enr · 15.7:1 · 38.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Roberson High (1,479 students)
North Buncombe High held near 929 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.5 → 55.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Buncombe High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roberson High
Roberson High
1,479 students
- Reynolds High
Reynolds High
1,169 students
- Enka High
Enka High
1,051 students
- Erwin High
Erwin High
1,013 students
- This school
North Buncombe High
896 students
- Estes Elementa
Estes Elementary
754 students
What this shows North Buncombe High reports 896 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Buncombe High compares
North Buncombe High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▼ 41% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 896 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
896
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,585
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, North Buncombe High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buncombe County Schools reports $13,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Buncombe High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reynolds High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Enka High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Erwin High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estes Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Buncombe High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~896 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Buncombe High
How many students attend North Buncombe High?
North Buncombe High has 896 students enrolled. It is a high school in Weaverville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 956 (2022-23) → 929 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Buncombe High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Buncombe High is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Buncombe High?
38.7% of students at North Buncombe High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Buncombe High?
The largest demographic group at North Buncombe High is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Weaverville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Buncombe High?
North Buncombe High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Buncombe High rank among public schools in Weaverville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Buncombe High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Weaverville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Weaverville on the city page.
What other schools are in Buncombe County Schools?
Besides North Buncombe High, Buncombe County Schools also operates Roberson High (1,479 students), Reynolds High (1,169 students), and Enka High (1,051 students). See the Buncombe County Schools district page for the complete list.