Best Public Schools in Candler, NC


Summary:

The city of Candler, North Carolina is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Buncombe County Schools district. The schools in Candler display a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Pisgah Elementary and Enka High outperforming district and state averages in key subjects.

Pisgah Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, ranking 687 out of 1,505 North Carolina elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels in 4th-grade math, with 77.1% of students proficient or better, surpassing the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina averages. However, Pisgah Elementary also has the highest spending per student at $13,649, potentially indicating a focus on smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.

At the high school level, Enka High is the standout, ranking 355 out of 640 North Carolina high schools and earning a 2-star rating. The school outperformed the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina averages in several end-of-course exams, including Biology, English II, and Math III. Enka High also has the highest percentage of white students at 69.95%, in contrast with the higher free and reduced lunch rates at other schools in the area, such as Candler Elementary at 72.3%.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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