250 Overlook Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
:
10/
10
Top 10%
Tel: (828) 654-1765
Serving 1,479 students in grades 9-12,Roberson High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 20% in NC)Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)Science Proficiency
: 58% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roberson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Roberson High School's student population of 1,479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Roberson High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roberson High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (NC)
Overall Testing Rank
#194 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
23%
20%
Black
9%
25%
White
58%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.60
0.70
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Buncombe County Schools School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roberson High School's ranking?
Roberson High School is ranked #194 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Roberson High School often compared to?
Roberson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reynolds High School, Asheville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roberson High School?
The graduation rate of Roberson High School is 92%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Roberson High School?
1,479 students attend Roberson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Roberson High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roberson High School?
Roberson High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roberson High School offer ?
Roberson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Roberson High School part of?
Roberson High School is part of Buncombe County Schools School District.
Nearby Public Schools
Popular comparisons: Roberson High School vs. Reynolds High School, Roberson High School vs. Asheville High School
The nearest high school to Roberson High School is Ic Imagine (4.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Valley Springs Middle School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Estes Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Estes Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Grades: K-5 | 704 students 0.1 miles 275 Overlook Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 654-1795
0.1
K-5
704
Koontz Intermediate
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 5-6 | 649 students 0.2 miles 305 Overlook Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 684-1295
0.2
5-6
649
Valley Springs Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Grades: 5-8 | 649 students 0.6 miles 224 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 654-1785
0.6
5-8
649
Avery's Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: K-4 | 559 students 2.4 miles 15 Park South Boulevard
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 654-1810
2.4
K-4
559
Glen Arden Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Grades: K-4 | 494 students 2.6 miles 50 Pinehurst Circle
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 654-1800
2.6
K-4
494
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Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 20%)Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)Science Proficiency
: 58% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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