Buncombe County Schools
Buncombe County Schools
As the 13th largest school system in the North Carolina Public School System, Buncombe County Schools provides education for over 22,000 students. The school system is the largest Western North Carolina school system and is divided into six school districts, including: Enka (West), Erwin(Northwest), North Buncombe, Owen (east), Reynolds (Southeast), and Roberson (South). Asheville City Schools serves the city of Asheville proper.
What are the accreditation details for Buncombe County Schools?
Accreditation for Buncombe County Schools is through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In addition, the school system ranks 16th in the nation for the number of National Board-Certified Teachers.
How many schools are in Buncombe County? Buncombe County Schools operates 45 schools over six districts.What is the vision and mission of the Buncombe County School System?
Buncombe County’s established vision is that “Every Buncombe County Schools student will graduate on time, prepared to pursue their chosen path as critical thinkers and collaborative leaders in our diverse society.” Their mission is to “foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement where every student will thrive and learn from exceptional educators.”
What are the core values of the Buncombe County School System?BCS core beliefs are:
Engage Students in Meaningful Ways
Collaborate and Connect
Build Strong Family and Community Partnerships
Support Educators
Invest for Equity and Excellence
What is the makeup of schools in the Buncombe County School District?
15 preschools
29 elementary schools
9 middle schools
11 high schools
What are notable stats for schools in the Buncombe County School District?
14:1 student-teacher ratio, compared to a state average of 15:1
85.6% of teachers are certified
50 full-time counselors on staff
