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Erwin High School vs. Reynolds High School

Should you attend Erwin High School or Reynolds 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.
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School Overview

School
Erwin High School
60 Lees Creek Road
Asheville, NC 28806
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Reynolds High School
One Rocket Drive
Asheville, NC 28803
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Erwin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)

Reynolds High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,052 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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,156 students in grades 9-12, Reynolds High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,052 students
1,156 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Erwin High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Reynolds High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Erwin High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Reynolds High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
67 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Erwin High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Reynolds High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Erwin High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Buncombe County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Reynolds High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Buncombe County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#806 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
#333 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Erwin High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Reynolds High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Erwin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Reynolds High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
54%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Erwin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Reynolds High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
50%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Erwin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Reynolds High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
82%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
92%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Erwin High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Reynolds High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Erwin High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Reynolds High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
12
8
Grade 9 Students
300
303
Grade 10 Students
283
324
Grade 11 Students
252
298
Grade 12 Students
205
223

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Erwin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Buncombe County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Reynolds High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Buncombe County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Erwin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Buncombe County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Reynolds High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Buncombe County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Erwin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Buncombe County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Reynolds High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Buncombe County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
9%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Erwin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Buncombe County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Reynolds High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Buncombe County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
49%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Erwin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Buncombe County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Reynolds High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Buncombe County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Erwin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Buncombe County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Reynolds High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Buncombe County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.64
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Erwin High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Reynolds High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Erwin High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Reynolds High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(22-23 School Year Data)
4%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Erwin High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Reynolds High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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