Best Schools in Ashe County, NC
Ashe County, NC has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,390 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Ashe County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ashe County, NC
The top high schools in Ashe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashe County Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 135 Students
2. Watauga Innovation Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
3. West Wilkes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 628 Students
4. Ashe County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 792 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ashe County, NC
The top middle schools in Ashe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashe County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students
2. West Wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ashe County, NC
The top elementary schools in Ashe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 480 Students
2. Millers Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 734 Students
3. Blue Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 360 Students
4. Mountain View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 536 Students
5. Green Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 309 Students
6. Mount Pleasant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 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.
Questions About Schools in Ashe County, NC
How many schools are in Ashe County, NC?
Ashe County, NC has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,390 students in total.
How do schools in Ashe County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Ashe County score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Ashe County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ashe County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Ashe County
3 places in Ashe County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- West Jefferson (3)
- Warrensville (2)
- Jefferson (1)
School districts (1)
- Ashe County Schools (6 schools)