Best Schools in Avery County, NC
Avery County, NC has 16 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 3,920 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Avery County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Avery County, NC
The top high schools in Avery County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mayland Early College
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 119 Students
2. Watauga Innovation Academy
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Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
3. Avery County High
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 613 Students
4. West Caldwell High
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 753 Students
Best Middle Schools in Avery County, NC
The top middle schools in Avery County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cranberry Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 170 Students
2. Avery Middle
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Avery County, NC
The top elementary schools in Avery County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Banner Elk Elementary
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 176 Students
2. Valle Crucis Elementary
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Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 342 Students
3. Freedom Trail Elementary
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 207 Students
4. Crossnore Elementary
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students
5. Collettsville School
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 334 Students
6. Newland Elementary
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 209 Students
7. Riverside Elementary
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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
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 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
28.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Avery County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Avery County, NC
How many schools are in Avery County, NC?
Avery County, NC has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 3,920 students in total.
How do schools in Avery County perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Avery County score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Avery County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Avery 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: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Avery County
4 places in Avery County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Newland (5)
- Elk Park (2)
- Banner Elk (1)
- Crossnore (1)
School districts (1)
- Avery County Schools (8 schools)