For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 717 students in 28805, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28805, NC are Evergreen Community Charter and Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28805 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28805, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28805, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evergreen Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Bell Road
Asheville, NC 28805
(828) 298-2173
Asheville, NC 28805
(828) 298-2173
Gr: K-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21 Trinity Chapel Rd, Building
Asheville, NC 28805
(828) 255-5102
Asheville, NC 28805
(828) 255-5102
Gr: K-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28805, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28805, NC include Evergreen Community Charter and Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 28805?
2 public middle schools are located in 28805.
What is the racial composition of students in 28805?
28805 public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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