Green Valley Elementary School

189 Big Hill Road
Boone, NC 28607
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Green Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Green Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Green Valley Elementary School's student population of 268 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Green Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Green Valley Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1444 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
46%
51%
47%
50%
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
1%
25%
White
90%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Green Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Green Valley Elementary School is ranked #1444 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Green Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Green Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hardin Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Green Valley Elementary School?
268 students attend Green Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Green Valley Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Green Valley Elementary School?
Green Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Green Valley Elementary School offer ?
Green Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Green Valley Elementary School part of?
Green Valley Elementary School is part of Watauga County Schools School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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