Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAsheboro’s public schools score below 59% of North Carolina districts on tests and graduation
In Asheboro, 41% of tested students read at a proficient level, below the North Carolina average (50%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Asheboro, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within North Carolina, not nationally.
From North Carolina state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Asheboro’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 41% of tested students were proficient in reading and 46% in math, against 50% and 51% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
88% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across North Carolina. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Asheboro City Schools spends $13,676 per student and Randolph County Schools $11,767, against $13,045 across North Carolina (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Fayetteville Street Christian School (private) is in town. The Virtual Academy at Randolph, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Asheboro’s grade
C+: better than 41% of North Carolina school districts, #214 of 290 North Carolina towns. Graduation is above the North Carolina average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Asheboro, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Asheboro · depends on your address
North Asheboro Middle
Grades 6–8 · 501 students · 14:1 students per teacher
South Asheboro Middle
Grades 6–8 · 491 students · 16:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Asheboro · depends on your address
North Asheboro Middle
Grades 6–8 · 501 students · 14:1 students per teacher
South Asheboro Middle
Grades 6–8 · 491 students · 16:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Asheboro · depends on your address
North Asheboro Middle
Grades 6–8 · 501 students · 14:1 students per teacher
South Asheboro Middle
Grades 6–8 · 491 students · 16:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Asheboro · depends on your address
Asheboro High
Grades 9–12 · 1,338 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Randolph Early College High School
Grades 9–12 · 358 students · 30:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Asheboro · depends on your address
Asheboro High
Grades 9–12 · 1,338 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Randolph Early College High School
Grades 9–12 · 358 students · 30:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Asheboro · depends on your address
Asheboro High
Grades 9–12 · 1,338 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Randolph Early College High School
Grades 9–12 · 358 students · 30:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Asheboro · depends on your address
Asheboro High
Grades 9–12 · 1,338 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Randolph Early College High School
Grades 9–12 · 358 students · 30:1 students per teacher
Asheboro runs its own schools through grade 12 (Asheboro City Schools). From grade PK, students attend the Randolph County Schools, shared with Archdale, Franklinville, Liberty, Ramseur, Randleman, Seagrove, Staley and Trinity. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Asheboro
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Asheboro vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the North Carolina towns that share Asheboro’s borders.
Every school in Asheboro
11 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with North Carolina’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Asheboro’s schools
Are Asheboro’s schools good?
On North Carolina’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Asheboro children attend score below 59% of North Carolina’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #214 of 290 North Carolina towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 39%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Asheboro in?
Two districts: Asheboro City Schools runs grades PK–12, and Randolph County Schools runs grades PK–12, shared with Archdale, Franklinville, Liberty, Ramseur, Randleman, Seagrove, Staley and Trinity.
Where do Asheboro kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Asheboro High and Randolph Early College High School.
What is Asheboro’s graduation rate?
88% of the class of 2023 in Randolph County Schools graduated in four years, against 86% across North Carolina.
How much does Asheboro spend per student?
$13,676 in Asheboro City Schools and $11,767 in Randolph County Schools (FY2024), against $13,045 across North Carolina. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Asheboro?
Yes: Fayetteville Street Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 166 students).
Parents talk
What Asheboro families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Asheboro → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within North Carolina. Stars are from neighbors.