Top Rankings
Avery County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,904 students in Avery County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Avery County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
1,904 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
154 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Avery County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 325 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
63%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.71
# American Indian Students
5 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
266 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
20%
# Black Students
9 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
1%
25%
# White Students
1,567 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
82%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
44 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
89
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
142
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
157
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
104
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
129
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
124
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
146
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
136
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
132
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
132
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
166
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
161
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
160
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
126
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,458 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,144 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,458
$11,229
Spending / Student
$19,144
$11,655
Best Avery County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Banner Elk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
155 Orchard Lane
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 737-5700
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 737-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
Rank: #22.
Avery County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Avery County High School R
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
Grades: 9-12
| 613 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Crossnore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Walt Clark Road
Crossnore, NC 28616
(828) 737-7204
Crossnore, NC 28616
(828) 737-7204
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Freedom Trail Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6110 North Us Hwy 19e
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 733-2932
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 733-2932
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
Rank: #55.
Cranberry Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6230 North Us Highway 19e
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 733-2932
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 733-2932
Grades: 6-8
| 170 students
Rank: #66.
Newland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 Linville Street
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-4911
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-4911
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
Rank: #77.
Avery Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 Old Montezuma Road
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0145
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0145
Grades: 6-8
| 230 students
Rank: #88.
Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8020 Us 19e Hwy South
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 737-5600
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 737-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 100 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Avery County Schools School District?
Avery County Schools School District manages 8 public schools serving 1,904 students.
What is the rank of Avery County Schools School District?
Avery County Schools School District is ranked #119 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Avery County Schools School District?
82% of Avery County Schools School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Avery County Schools School District?
Avery County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Avery County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,144 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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