Best Avery County Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 80 students in Avery County, NC.
The top ranked public charter school in Avery County, NC is Marjorie Williams Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avery County, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Avery County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Avery County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marjorie Williams Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
129 Allen Circle
Crossnore, NC 28616
(828) 733-5241
Grades: K-12
| 80 students
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Avery County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
401 Avery County High School R
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
401 Avery County High School R
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
Grades: 9
| 52 students
60 Flat Springs Rd
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 898-4343
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
76 Old Montezuma Rd
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 737-5800
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
64 Grandfather Home Drive
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 897-4500
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Avery County, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Avery County, NC include Marjorie Williams Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Avery County?
1 public charter schools are located in Avery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Avery County?
Avery County public charter schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 52% (majority Black).

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