Best Schools in Beech Mountain, NC
Beech Mountain, NC has 8 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,210 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Beech Mountain meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Beech Mountain, NC
The top high schools in Beech Mountain, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Watauga Innovation Academy
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Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
2. Avery County High
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 613 Students
Best Middle Schools in Beech Mountain, NC
The top middle schools in Beech Mountain, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cranberry Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 170 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Beech Mountain, NC
The top elementary schools in Beech Mountain, 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. Cove Creek Elementary
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Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 294 Students
4. Freedom Trail Elementary
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 207 Students
5. Bethel Elementary
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Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 134 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Beech Mountain, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Beech Mountain, NC has a total population of 1,288 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Beech Mountain, 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 Beech Mountain, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Beech Mountain, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Beech Mountain, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Beech Mountain, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Beech Mountain, NC
How many schools are in Beech Mountain, NC?
Beech Mountain, NC has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,210 students in total.
How do schools in Beech Mountain perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Beech Mountain score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Beech Mountain meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Beech Mountain?
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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