Best High Schools in Blowing Rock, NC

Blowing Rock, NC has 6 high schools with 3,278 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 Blowing Rock score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Blowing Rock greatly exceed expectations.

1. Elkin High

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 399 Students

2. Caldwell Early College

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 396 Students

3. Watauga Innovation Academy

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students

4. 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

5. Hibriten High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 843 Students

6. West Caldwell High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 753 Students

Best Middle Schools in Blowing Rock, NC

Blowing Rock, NC has 5 middle schools with 1,405 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 Blowing Rock score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Blowing Rock greatly exceed expectations.

1. Elkin Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 188 Students

2. 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 Blowing Rock, NC

Blowing Rock, NC has 2 elementary schools with 787 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 Blowing Rock score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Blowing Rock exceed expectations.

1. Blowing Rock Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 431 Students

2. Elkin Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 578 Students

3. Collettsville School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 334 Students

4. Happy Valley Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 222 Students

5. 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

Education & Community Snapshot in Blowing Rock, NC

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

Community Factors

Blowing Rock, NC has a total population of 3,926 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Blowing Rock, NC

5,470

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

52%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Blowing Rock, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

28.44 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.07 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

23.37 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Blowing Rock, NC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

966 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

59 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Blowing Rock, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Blowing Rock, NC

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Shulls Mill, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Finley, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Boone, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Triplett, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Upton, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Grassy Creek, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Valle Crucis, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Seven Devils, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Vilas, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Banner Elk, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations