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Asheville City Schools Voted Best in AVL!

Photo of Prinicpal of Ira B. Jones, Dr. Cobb, Teacher of the Year, Ms. Shenekia McDaniels, and ACS Board Members: Sarah Thornburg and Rebecca Strimer

Asheville City Schools is incredibly honored to announce that six of our schools have been voted Best in Asheville! This prestigious recognition from Asheville Media Group is a powerful affirmation of the hard work and passion that define our district.

Our schools were recognized for their excellence in the education category, a direct result of our community's dedication to ensuring that every student thrives in Asheville City Schools. Thank you to everyone who voted and who continues to support our educators and students. We look forward to building on this success and continuing to provide the highest quality education for our Cougar Crew.

  • Award-Winning Schools: Asheville High School, Ira B. Jones Elementary, Claxton Elementary Elementary, Isaac Dickson Elementary, Hall Fletcher Elementary, and Lucy S. Herring Elementary.

Click here to review the complete list of 2025 Winners.