Public schools in Asheboro, NC
16 open public schools with an address in Asheboro, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,408
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
2
1 virtual
An overview of Asheboro public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in Asheboro, NC: 8 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,408 students, an average of 588 per school. The largest campus is Uwharrie Charter Academy (2,145 students), and the largest elementary school is Balfour Elementary (558).
Asheboro City Schools operates the most schools here (8), and 2 regular districts have at least one Asheboro campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 79% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Asheboro
Elementary schools in Asheboro
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balfour Elementary Asheboro City Schools | KG–05 | 558 | 14.6:1 | |
| Charles W McCrary Elementary Asheboro City Schools | KG–05 | 370 | 12.6:1 | |
| Donna L Loflin Elementary Asheboro City Schools | KG–05 | 300 | 14.3:1 | |
| Farmer Elementary School Randolph County School System | KG–05 | 230 | 14.8:1 | |
| Guy B Teachey Elementary Asheboro City Schools | KG–05 | 444 | 14.5:1 | |
| Lindley Park Elementary Asheboro City Schools | KG–05 | 403 | 13.5:1 | |
| Southmont Elementary School Randolph County School System | PK–05 | 557 | 13.9:1 | |
| Tabernacle Elementary School Randolph County School System | PK–05 | 333 | 15.1:1 |
Middle schools in Asheboro
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Asheboro Middle Asheboro City Schools | 06–08 | 501 | 13.5:1 | |
| South Asheboro Middle Asheboro City Schools | 06–08 | 491 | 15.8:1 | |
| Southwestern Randolph Middle School Randolph County School System | 06–08 | 467 | 18.7:1 |
High schools in Asheboro
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheboro High Asheboro City Schools | 09–12 | 1,338 | 20.4:1 | |
| Randolph Early College High School Randolph County School System | 09–13 | 358 | 29.8:1 | |
| Southwestern Randolph High School Randolph County School System | 09–12 | 801 | 17:1 | |
| Uwharrie Charter Remote Academy Uwharrie Charter Academy · Charter · Virtual | 06–12 | 112 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Asheboro
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uwharrie Charter Academy Uwharrie Charter Academy · Charter | KG–12 | 2,145 | 16.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.9%
- Hispanic35.3%
- Black8%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Asheboro schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,408 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Asheboro
How many public schools are in Asheboro, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in Asheboro: 8 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 9,408 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Asheboro?
Schools with an address in Asheboro belong to 3 education agencies, led by Asheboro City Schools (8 schools), Randolph County School System (6 schools), Uwharrie Charter Academy (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Asheboro?
Asheboro High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Asheboro, with 1,338 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Asheboro?
Yes. 2 of the 16 public schools in Asheboro are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Uwharrie Charter Academy, Uwharrie Charter Remote Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Asheboro schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Asheboro public schools is 14.8:1, similar to the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Asheboro guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby North Carolina cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Carolina cities