For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,412 students in 28806, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 28806, NC are Nesbitt Discovery Academy, Erwin High School and The Franklin School Of Innovation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28806 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28806, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28806 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is equal to the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nesbitt Discovery Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 28806, NC Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nesbitt Discovery Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
175 Bingham Rd Ste 10
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 271-4521
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 271-4521
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Erwin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 Lees Creek Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 232-4251
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 232-4251
Grades: 9-12
| 1,096 students
Rank: #33.
The Franklin School Of Innovation
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
61 Innovation Dr
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 318-8140
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 318-8140
Grades: 5-12
| 694 students
Rank: #44.
Ic Imagine
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Champion Way
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 633-6491
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 633-6491
Grades: K-12
| 1,248 students
28806, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Asheville Primary (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
441 Haywood Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 350-2900
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 350-2900
Grades: PK-4
| 145 students
Buncombe Community Sch-west Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
128 Sand Hill School Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 670-5040
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 670-5040
Grades: 2-8
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 28806, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28806, NC include Nesbitt Discovery Academy, Erwin High School and The Franklin School Of Innovation.
How many public high schools are located in 28806?
4 public high schools are located in 28806.
What is the racial composition of students in 28806?
28806 public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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