Best Schools in Blowing Rock, NC
Blowing Rock, NC has a total of 13 schools including 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. A total of 5,470 students attend Blowing Rock, NC schools. On average, schools in Blowing Rock score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Blowing Rock greatly exceed expectations.
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
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Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 399 Students
2. Caldwell Early College
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 396 Students
3. Watauga Innovation Academy
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Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
4. Avery County High
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 613 Students
5. Hibriten High
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 843 Students
6. West Caldwell High
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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
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Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 188 Students
2. Avery Middle
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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
SchoolGrade
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Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 431 Students
2. Elkin Elementary
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Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 578 Students
3. Collettsville School
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 334 Students
4. Happy Valley Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 222 Students
5. Newland Elementary
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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
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 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
28.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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