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Owen High School vs. Asheville High School

Should you attend Owen 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.
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School Overview

School
Owen High School
99 Lake Eden Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Asheville High School
419 Mcdowell Street
Asheville, NC 28803
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Asheville 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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 683 students in grades 9-12, Owen High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,165 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 13:1 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 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
683 students
1,165 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Owen 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 Asheville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Owen High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Asheville High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
88 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Owen 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 Asheville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Owen 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 Asheville High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Asheville City 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

#279 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
#592 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Owen 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 Asheville High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Owen 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 Asheville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Asheville City Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
71%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Owen 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 Asheville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Asheville City Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
45%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Owen 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 Asheville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Asheville City Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
92%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Owen 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 Asheville High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Asheville City 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 Owen High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Asheville High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
7
Grade 9 Students
177
343
Grade 10 Students
168
280
Grade 11 Students
183
296
Grade 12 Students
155
239

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Owen 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Asheville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Asheville City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Owen 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 Asheville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Asheville City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Owen 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 Asheville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Asheville City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Owen 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 Asheville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Asheville City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
76%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Owen 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 Asheville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Asheville City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Owen 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 Asheville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Asheville City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.40
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Owen 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 Asheville High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Asheville City 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%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Owen 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 Asheville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Asheville City 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
4%
(22-23 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Owen 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 Asheville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Asheville City Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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