Rutherford Opportunity Center

North Windy Ridge, also known as NWR, is an educational institution that offers a range of academic options to students in grades five and six. Founded in 2002, the school has an enrollment of more than 590 students. Its curriculum includes reading, math, social studies, science, art, music, and health and physical education. North Windy Ridge administers the Title I program, as well as provides guidance counseling services. The school maintains a media center that has a collection of books. It operates a parent-teacher organization that serves as a resource for students, parents and staff members. North Windy Ridge maintains landscaping, Spanish, guitar and comedy clubs. The school offers a variety of athletic activities, such as football, basketball and soccer. It is a part of Buncombe County Schools.

North Buncombe Middle School provides an educational environment that promotes academic and emotional development of students. It serves more than 600 students in grades seven and eight. The school s curriculum includes language arts, humanities, science, computer studies and foreign languages. North Buncombe Middle School also conducts classes in physical education, strings, choir, keyboarding, band and Spanish. The school additionally supports special education programs. The middle school organizes field trips to several recreational and educational sites. Its sports programs include cross country, football, soccer, wrestling, tennis and volleyball. Located in Weaverville, N.C., North Buncombe Middle School operates under Buncombe County Schools.