For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 623 students in the neighborhood of River Arts District, Asheville, NC.
The top-ranked public school in River Arts District is Asheville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of River Arts District, Asheville, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of River Arts District, Asheville, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Asheville Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
211 S French Broad Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 350-6200
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 350-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of River Arts District, Asheville, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of River Arts District, Asheville, NC include Asheville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of River Arts District, Asheville?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of River Arts District, Asheville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of River Arts District, Asheville?
the neighborhood of River Arts District, Asheville public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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