Asheville High School vs. Roberson High School
Should you attend Asheville High School or Roberson High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Asheville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Roberson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,221 students in grades 9-12, Asheville High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 1,479 students in grades 9-12, Roberson High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,221 students
1,479 students
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
86 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#592 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#194 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
85-89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
58%
Graduation Rate
92%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
12
15
Grade 9 Students
333
373
Grade 10 Students
315
390
Grade 11 Students
285
348
Grade 12 Students
276
353
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
26%
% Black
14%
12%
% White
66%
51%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%