Erwin High School vs. Asheville High School
Should you attend Erwin High School or Asheville 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
Erwin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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
Overview
Serving 1,013 students in grades 9-12, Erwin High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,013 students
1,221 students
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
89 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#806 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#592 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
71%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Graduation Rate
82%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
14
12
Grade 9 Students
277
333
Grade 10 Students
253
315
Grade 11 Students
249
285
Grade 12 Students
220
276
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
35%
10%
% Black
9%
14%
% White
48%
66%
% Hawaiian
2%
2%
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%