For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,053 students in 28787, NC (there are , serving 94 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 28787, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28787, NC are North Buncombe High School, Weaverville Elementary School and North Buncombe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28787 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28787, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28787, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Buncombe High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
890 Clarks Chapel Road
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-4221
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-4221
Gr: 9-12 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Weaverville Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
129 S Main Street
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-3127
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-3127
Gr: 2-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
North Buncombe Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51 N Buncombe School Road
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-7944
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-7944
Gr: 7-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
North Windy Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Doan Road
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 658-1892
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 658-1892
Gr: 5-6 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
North Buncombe Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
251 Flat Creek Church Rd
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-6054
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-6054
Gr: PK-4 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
39 S Main Street
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-4275
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-4275
Gr: PK-1 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28787, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28787, NC include North Buncombe High School, Weaverville Elementary School and North Buncombe Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28787?
6 public schools are located in 28787.
What percentage of students in 28787 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 28787 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28787?
28787 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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