Schools near ZIP 28715

8 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Candler

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Pisgah Elementary
Grades K–4 · Buncombe County Schools
1.3 mi
75%
+11 vs state
56%
±0 vs state
91%
+19 vs state · 2015-16
5% Average of math, English and science: 60% in 2022-23 → 65% in 2025-26 98% 18% 162 White 75%
Candler Elementary
Grades PK–4 · Buncombe County Schools
1.9 mi
63%
±0 vs state
54%
−2 vs state
75%
+3 vs state · 2015-16
4% Average of math, English and science: 55% in 2022-23 → 59% in 2025-26 99% 13% 381 White 68%
Enka High
Grades 9–12 · Buncombe County Schools
2.9 mi
22%
−20 vs state
58%
−7 vs state
54%
−5 vs state
13% Average of math, English and science: 53% in 2022-23 → 40% in 2025-26 100% 14% 1,051 White 68%
Hominy Valley Elementary
Grades K–4 · Buncombe County Schools
3.1 mi
68%
+5 vs state
65%
+8 vs state
88%
+16 vs state · 2015-16
7% Average of math, English and science: 60% in 2022-23 → 67% in 2025-26 99% 11% 399 White 81%
Enka Middle
Grades 7–8 · Buncombe County Schools
3.8 mi
43%
−12 vs state
47%
−9 vs state
66%
−2 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 42% in 2022-23 → 45% in 2025-26 99% 13% 588 White 64%
Enka Intermediate
Grades 5–6 · Buncombe County Schools
4.7 mi
53%
−7 vs state
50%
−5 vs state
67%
±0 vs state
8% Average of math, English and science: 44% in 2022-23 → 52% in 2025-26 99% 16% 585 White 65%
Sand Hill-Venable Elem
Grades PK–4 · Buncombe County Schools
5.0 mi
52%
−12 vs state
51%
−5 vs state
67%
−5 vs state · 2015-16
7% Average of math, English and science: 44% in 2022-23 → 51% in 2025-26 98% 16% 590 White 53%
The Franklin School of Innovation
Grades 5–12 Charter · The Franklin School of Innovation
5.0 mi
50%
−7 vs state
62%
+7 vs state
63%
−5 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 59% in 2022-23 → 56% in 2025-26 38% 14% 717 White 79%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).