Avery County School District
- For the 2018-19 school year, there are 11 public schools managed by Avery County School District serving 2,183 students in Newland, North Carolina.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina state average of 50%.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the state average of 16:1.
Avery County School District (2018-19)
- School Location Grades Students
- Newland Avery County High School401 Avery County High School R
Newland, NC 28657
(828)733-0151
Grades: 9-12 | 406 students
- Newland Avery High Stem Academy401 Avery County High School R
Newland, NC 28657
(828)733-0151
Grades: 9-12 | 127 students
- Newland Avery High Viking Academy401 Avery County High School R
Newland, NC 28657
(828)733-0151
Grades: 9-12 | 89 students
- Newland Avery Middle School102 Old Montezuma Road
Newland, NC 28657
(828)733-0145
Grades: 6-8 | 293 students
- Banner Elk Banner Elk Elementary School155 Orchard Lane
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828)737-5700
Grades: PK-5 | 180 students
- Newland Blue Ridge Academy Alternative School
76 Old Montezuma Rd
Newland, NC 28657
(828)733-3567
Grades: 6-12 | 23 students
- Elk Park Cranberry Middle School6230 North Highway 19e
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828)733-2932
Grades: 6-8 | 195 students
- Crossnore Crossnore Elementary School1000 Walt Clark Road
Crossnore, NC 28616
(828)737-7204
Grades: PK-5 | 224 students
- Elk Park Freedom Trail Elementary School6110 North Us Hwy 19e
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828)733-4744
Grades: PK-5 | 228 students
- Newland Newland Elementary School750 Linville Street
Newland, NC 28657
(828)733-4911
Grades: PK-5 | 291 students
- Newland Riverside Elementary School8020 Us 19e Hwy South
Newland, NC 28657
(828)737-5600
Grades: PK-5 | 127 students
Overview
| School District Name | Avery County School District |
| # of Schools | 11 |
| # of Students | 2,183 |
| # of Teachers | 168 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13 |
| # of Male Students | 1,086 |
| % Male Students | 50% |
| # of Female Students | 1,097 |
| % Female Students | 50% |
Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.25 |
| # of American Indian Students | 6 |
| % American Indian Students | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 13 |
| % Asian Students | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 243 |
| % Hispanic Students | 11% |
| # of Black Students | 9 |
| % Black Students | n/a |
| # of White Students | 1,876 |
| % White Students | 86% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 34 |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 93 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 157 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 149 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 165 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 171 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 171 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 144 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 162 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 179 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 147 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 186 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 150 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 157 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 152 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - |
District Comparison
- Avery County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 272 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (NC) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 47% |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 88% |
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Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $10,910 is higher than the state average of $8,969. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $11,008 is higher than the state average of $8,766. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NC) |
| Total Revenue | $25 MM | $8 MM |
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| Spending | $25 MM | $8 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,910 | $8,969 |
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| Spending / Student | $11,008 | $8,766 |
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