For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,691 students in Ashe County, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 6 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Ashe County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Ashe County, NC are Ashe County Early College High School, Ashe County High School and Ashe County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashe County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Ashe County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ashe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ashe County Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
363 Campus Dr
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 846-1881
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 846-1881
Grades: 9-13
| 124 students
Rank: #22.
Ashe County High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
184 Campus Drive
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 846-2400
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 846-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 778 students
Rank: #33.
Ashe County Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
255 Northwest Lane
Warrensville, NC 28693
(336) 384-3591
Warrensville, NC 28693
(336) 384-3591
Grades: 7-8
| 414 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2789 Hwy 221 N
Jefferson, NC 28640
(336) 982-4200
Jefferson, NC 28640
(336) 982-4200
Grades: PK-6
| 549 students
Rank: #55.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5778 Nc Hwy 88 W
Warrensville, NC 28693
(336) 384-4500
Warrensville, NC 28693
(336) 384-4500
Grades: K-6
| 352 students
Rank: #66.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4083 Us Hwy 221s
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 877-2921
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 877-2921
Grades: K-6
| 474 students
Ashe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box Gen Del
Fleetwood, NC 28626
(336) 877-3387
Fleetwood, NC 28626
(336) 877-3387
Grades: PK-6
| 210 students
Po Box 68
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 246-3221
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 246-3221
Grades: PK-6
| 352 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ashe County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Ashe County, NC include Ashe County Early College High School, Ashe County High School and Ashe County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Ashe County?
6 public schools are located in Ashe County.
What percentage of students in Ashe County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Ashe County are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ashe County?
Ashe County public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ashe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ashe County include: Mountain View Elementary School vs. Westwood Elementary School, Blue Ridge Elementary School vs. Mountain View Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School vs. Mountain View Elementary School
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