For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,969 students in Avery County, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 84 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Avery County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Avery County, NC are Banner Elk Elementary School, Cranberry Middle School and Avery County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avery County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Avery County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Avery County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Banner Elk Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Orchard Lane
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 737-5700
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 737-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Rank: #22.
Cranberry Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6230 North Us Highway 19e
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 733-2932
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 733-2932
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
Rank: #33.
Avery County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Avery County High School R
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
Grades: 9-12
| 580 students
Rank: #44.
Freedom Trail Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6110 North Us Hwy 19e
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 733-2932
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 733-2932
Grades: PK-5
| 184 students
Rank: #55.
Blue Ridge High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
76 Old Montezuma Rd
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 737-5800
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 737-5800
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Rank: #66.
Avery Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
102 Old Montezuma Road
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0145
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0145
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Rank: #77.
Crossnore Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Walt Clark Road
Crossnore, NC 28616
(828) 737-7204
Crossnore, NC 28616
(828) 737-7204
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Rank: #88.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8020 Us 19e Hwy South
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 737-5600
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 737-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 96 students
Rank: #99.
Newland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 Linville Street
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-4911
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-4911
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Rank: #1010.
Marjorie Williams Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
129 Allen Circle
Crossnore, NC 28616
(828) 733-5241
Crossnore, NC 28616
(828) 733-5241
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
Avery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 Avery County High School R
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
401 Avery County High School R
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
Grades: 9
| 52 students
60 Flat Springs Rd
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 898-4343
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 898-4343
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Grandfather Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
64 Grandfather Home Drive
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 897-4500
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 897-4500
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Avery County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Avery County, NC include Banner Elk Elementary School, Cranberry Middle School and Avery County High School.
How many public schools are located in Avery County, NC?
10 public schools are located in Avery County, NC.
What percentage of students in Avery County, NC go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Avery County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Avery County, NC?
Avery County, NC public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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