Serving 602 students in grades 7-8, Enka Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Enka Middle School's student population of 602 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
602 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Enka Middle School 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 Middle School is 0.46, 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
#1694 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
23%
20%
Black
4%
25%
White
70%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Enka Middle School's ranking?
Enka Middle School is ranked #1694 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Enka Middle School often compared to?
Enka Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Asheville Middle School, Valley Springs Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Enka Middle School?
602 students attend Enka Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Enka Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Enka Middle School?
Enka Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Enka Middle School offer ?
Enka Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Enka Middle School part of?
Enka Middle School is part of Buncombe County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Enka Middle School located?
Enka Middle School is located in the Enka neighborhood of Candler, NC.
School Reviews
1 9/9/2017
Teacher need to learn where the hall numbers are to be able to direct New comers instead of looking at them like their crazy. Just wasn't a good experience.
2 3/15/2010
A teacher called a student a "loser" twice and once took 20% off an assignment for "being a loser." As a professional, as a teacher, as a human being there is no way anyone in his position should see this as funny. He said it was a joke. Not funny.
2 3/15/2010
A school that supports teaching through humiliation should not be accepted by anyone! Calling children names is not an effective way to communicate with them and encourages disrespect.
2 3/15/2010
I am amazed that Rex Rolan is allowed to teach. No teacher should ever refer to a child as a loser. They need positive reinforcement.
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