For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,561 students in 28607, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 191 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 28607, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28607, NC are Watauga High School, Parkway Elementary School and Watauga Innovation Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28607 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28607, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28607, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watauga High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Go Pioneers Drive
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-2407
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-2407
Grades: 9-12
| 1,272 students
Rank: #22.
Parkway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 Parkway School Dr
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-3032
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-3032
Grades: PK-8
| 647 students
Rank: #33.
Watauga Innovation Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Go Pioneers Drive
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-2407
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-2407
Grades: 9-12
| 274 students
Rank: #44.
Two Rivers Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1018 Archie Carroll Road
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 262-5411
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 262-5411
Grades: K-8
| 164 students
Rank: #55.
Hardin Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
361 Jefferson Road
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-8481
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-8481
Grades: PK-8
| 851 students
Rank: #66.
Watauga Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
175 Pioneer Trail
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-7190
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-7190
Grades: K-8
| 44 students
Rank: #77.
Green Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
189 Big Hill Road
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-3606
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-3606
Grades: PK-8
| 309 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28607, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28607, NC include Watauga High School, Parkway Elementary School and Watauga Innovation Academy.
How many public schools are located in 28607?
7 public schools are located in 28607.
What percentage of students in 28607 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 28607 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28607?
28607 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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