Best Schools in Ashe County, NC
Ashe County, NC has a total of 15 schools including 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 6,880 students attend Ashe County, NC schools. On average, schools in Ashe County score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Ashe County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Ashe County, NC
Ashe County, NC has 5 high schools with 2,238 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Ashe County score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ashe County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Wilkes Early College High School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 257 Students
2. Ashe County Early College High
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Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 135 Students
3. Alleghany High
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Alleghany County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 426 Students
4. West Wilkes High School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 628 Students
5. Ashe County High
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Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 792 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ashe County, NC
Ashe County, NC has 5 middle schools with 2,298 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Ashe County score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ashe County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Ashe County Middle
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Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students
2. West Wilkes Middle School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ashe County, NC
Ashe County, NC has 5 elementary schools with 2,344 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Ashe County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ashe County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Mount Pleasant Elementary School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
2. Parkway Elementary
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Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 647 Students
3. Millers Creek Elementary School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 734 Students
4. Blue Ridge Elementary
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Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 360 Students
5. Mountain View Elementary
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Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 536 Students
6. Piney Creek Elementary
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Alleghany County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 185 Students
7. Westwood Elementary
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Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 480 Students
8. Sparta Elementary
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Alleghany County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 558 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ashe County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ashe County, NC has a total population of 26,577 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ashe County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ashe County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ashe County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ashe County, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ashe County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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