- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Weaverville, NC
North Buncombe Middle
Federal NCES profile for North Buncombe Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370045002192
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Buncombe Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Weaverville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Buncombe Middle has class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Buncombe Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Weaverville, NC.
School address
District: Buncombe County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370045002192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
North Buncombe Middle held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.1 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 370045002192 · Weaverville, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 13.6:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Roberson High (1,479 students)
North Buncombe Middle held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.1 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Buncombe Middle 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
- North Buncombe
North Buncombe High
896 students
- This school 516
North Buncombe Middle
516 students
What this shows North Buncombe Middle reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Buncombe Middle compares
North Buncombe Middle 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 38% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, North Buncombe Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reynolds High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enka High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erwin High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Buncombe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Buncombe Middle'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
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~516 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Buncombe Middle
How many students attend North Buncombe Middle?
North Buncombe Middle has 516 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Weaverville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Buncombe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Buncombe Middle is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% lower 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 Middle?
40.7% of students at North Buncombe Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Buncombe Middle?
The largest demographic group at North Buncombe Middle is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Weaverville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Buncombe Middle?
North Buncombe Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Middle rank among public schools in Weaverville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Buncombe Middle ranks #3 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 Middle, 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.