The new 2024-25 high school rankings from U.S. News & World Report‘s “Best High Schools in North Carolina” report have been released, shedding light on where public high schools in Western North Carolina stand among all high schools in the state. Factors such as college readiness, state assessment proficiency, and underserved student performance were key in determining each high school’s placement on the list. Two Buncombe County Schools high schools, Community High School and Middle College, were not rated in the latest rankings.
U.S. News & World Report gathered data from nearly 25,000 high schools across 50 states, including the District of Columbia. The rankings were determined using the “Best High Schools Methodology,” which focused on six key areas among almost 17,660 schools:
In the latest U.S. News & World Report NC list, Asheville City Schools high schools were ranked as follows:
The rankings for Buncombe County Schools on the U.S. News & World Report NC list are as follows:
Additionally, other high schools in Western North Carolina were ranked on the U.S. News & World Report NC list, with notable positions including:
And many more high schools across Western North Carolina making the list for their academic achievements and performance.
Some of the top-rated high schools in North Carolina according to U.S. News & World Report include:
These schools have demonstrated exceptional performance in various key areas that contribute to their high rankings.
Iris Seaton is the trending news reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. You can reach her at iseaton@citizentimes.com.
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