For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 613 students in Newland, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Newland, NC is Avery County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newland, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Newland have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Newland, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Avery County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Newland, NC (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Newland, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 Avery County High School R
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
401 Avery County High School R
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
Grades: 9
| 52 students
Blue Ridge High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
76 Old Montezuma Rd
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 737-5800
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 737-5800
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Newland, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Newland, NC include Avery County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Newland?
1 public high schools are located in Newland.
What is the racial composition of students in Newland?
Newland public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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