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

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 257 Students

2. Ashe County Early College High

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 135 Students

3. Alleghany High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alleghany County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 426 Students

4. West Wilkes High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 628 Students

5. Ashe County High

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students

2. West Wilkes Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students

2. Parkway Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 647 Students

3. Millers Creek Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 734 Students

4. Blue Ridge Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 360 Students

5. Mountain View Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 536 Students

6. Piney Creek Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alleghany County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 185 Students

7. Westwood Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 480 Students

8. Sparta Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

6,880

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

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

C+

18.11 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

4.19 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

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

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

47 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Ashe County, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Ashe County, NC

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Watauga County, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Alleghany County, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Wilkes County, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Bristol City, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations