North Buncombe Middle
516 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
North Buncombe Middle School, located in Weaverville, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding Buncombe County community. Part of the Buncombe County Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development characteristic of the middle school years. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, while also providing various extracurricular opportunities to encourage student engagement and personal growth.
The school’s culture is deeply rooted in the tight-knit Weaverville area, prioritizing strong partnerships between faculty, students, and families. Through their official website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding academic calendars, athletic programs, and administrative policies, ensuring that the community remains connected to the daily life of the campus. By focusing on core educational standards and a supportive learning environment, North Buncombe Middle strives to equip its student body with the tools necessary for both academic success and future citizenship.
The school’s culture is deeply rooted in the tight-knit Weaverville area, prioritizing strong partnerships between faculty, students, and families. Through their official website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding academic calendars, athletic programs, and administrative policies, ensuring that the community remains connected to the daily life of the campus. By focusing on core educational standards and a supportive learning environment, North Buncombe Middle strives to equip its student body with the tools necessary for both academic success and future citizenship.
516
Total Students
35.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 413 |
| Hispanic | 72 |
| Black | 2 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 24 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White413 (80.0%)
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Hispanic72 (14.0%)
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Two or More24 (4.7%)
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Asian4 (0.8%)
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Black2 (0.4%)
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American Indian1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Buncombe County Schools |
| Phone: | (828)645-7944 |
| Website: | http://nbms.buncombeschools.org/ |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 516 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 35.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 510 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
251
Grade 8
265
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 251 |
| Grade 8 | 265 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 262 | 50.8% |
| Male | 254 | 49.2% |
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