Top Rankings
Ashe County Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,674 students in Ashe County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Ashe County 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).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,729 Schools
# Students
2,674 Students
1,548,397 Students
# Teachers
174 Teachers
96,034 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ashe County Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 314 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#72 out of 325 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)65%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.1%
28.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
15%
22%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 28-year historical data
% Black
1%
24%
Showing 2005–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
82%
42%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,949 is higher than the state median of $13,318. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,911 is higher than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$20,622 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$43 MM
$21,575 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$15,949
$13,318
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,911
$13,934
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Ashe County Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-13 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Ashe County Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
255 Northwest Lane
Warrensville, NC 28693
(336) 649-8460
Warrensville, NC 28693
(336) 649-8460
Gr: 7-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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
Gr: K-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4083 Us Hwy 221s
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 649-8210
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 649-8210
Gr: K-6 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ashe County Schools?
Ashe County Schools manages 6 public schools serving 2,674 students.
What is the rank of Ashe County Schools?
Ashe County Schools is ranked #84 out of 314 school districts in North Carolina (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ashe County Schools?
82% of Ashe County Schools students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ashe County Schools?
Ashe County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Ashe County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,911 is higher than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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