Best High Schools in Avery County, NC

Avery County, NC has 4 high schools with 846 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 Avery County score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Avery County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Mayland Early College

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 119 Students

2. Avery County High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 613 Students

Best Middle Schools in Avery County, NC

Avery County, NC has 3 middle schools with 636 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 Avery County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Avery County exceed expectations.

1. Cranberry Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 170 Students

2. Harris Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 236 Students

3. Avery Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Avery County, NC

Avery County, NC has 5 elementary schools with 891 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 Avery County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Avery County exceed expectations.

1. Banner Elk Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 176 Students

2. Freedom Trail Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 207 Students

3. Crossnore Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students

4. Newland Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 209 Students

5. Riverside Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 100 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Avery County, NC

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Avery County, NC has a total population of 17,806 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Avery County, NC

2,453

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Avery County, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

28.14 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

4.52 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

23.62 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Avery County, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Avery County, NC.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

847 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

36 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Avery County, NC

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Mitchell County, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Carter County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Yancey County, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Unicoi County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Johnson County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Caldwell County, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
McDowell County, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Burke County, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Washington County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations