Serving 577 students in grades 5-6, Enka Intermediate ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Enka Intermediate's student population of 577 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
577 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Enka Intermediate ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Enka Intermediate is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1352 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
63%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
23%
21%

Black
4%
25%

White
67%
43%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Enka Intermediate's ranking?
Enka Intermediate is ranked #1352 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Enka Intermediate often compared to?
Enka Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like The Franklin School Of Innovation by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Enka Intermediate?
577 students attend Enka Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Enka Intermediate students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Enka Intermediate?
Enka Intermediate has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Enka Intermediate offer ?
Enka Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Enka Intermediate part of?
Enka Intermediate is part of Buncombe County Schools School District.
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