Overview

Enka High is a public school in Candler, NC, offering AP courses, 2 sports, and Project Lead The Way curriculum. It is one of 11 high schools in Buncombe County Schools.

School Rating

Enka High is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in North Carolina with the same grade levels.
8/10
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ACADEMICS

College Prep

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Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School


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Neighborhood

475 Enka Lake Road
Candler, NC 28715
School leader: Mrs Tonya Robinson
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Nearby Schools

  • 7 /10
    Hominy Valley Elementary
    0.34 miles
    Public district; K-4
  • 3 /10
    Enka Middle
    1.5 miles
    Public district; 7-8
  • NA
    Kidz Konnection #2
    1.72 miles
    Private; PK
  • 2 /10
    Enka Intermediate
    1.88 miles
    Public district; 5-6
  • NA
    Childcare Network
    1.94 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Candler Elementary Head Start
    2.06 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Candler Head Start
    2.07 miles
    Private; PK
  • 8 /10
    Candler Elementary
    2.08 miles
    Public district; PK, K-4
  • NA
    Hominy Child Care
    2.15 miles
    Private; PK
  • 10 /10
    Buncombe County Early College High School
    6.78 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 10 /10
    Fairview Elementary
    14.34 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 10 /10
    West Buncombe Elementary
    6.56 miles
    Public district; K-4
  • 10 /10
    North Buncombe Middle
    14.23 miles
    Public district; 7-8
  • 10 /10
    Buncombe County Middle College High School
    6.78 miles
    Public district; 11-12
  • 9 /10
    School Of Inquiry And Life Science
    7.07 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 9 /10
    Valley Springs Middle
    7.67 miles
    Public district; 5-8
  • 9 /10
    Weaverville Elementary
    12.48 miles
    Public district; 2-4
  • 9 /10
    Nesbitt Discovery Academy
    7.09 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 9 /10
    Canton Middle
    9.93 miles
    Public district; 6-8