Best Avery County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 110 students in Avery County, NC.

The top-ranked public charter school in Avery County, NC is Marjorie Williams Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Avery County, NC public charter school have an score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and score of 52% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Avery County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Avery County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Marjorie Williams Academy

Charter School

(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
:

Top 50%

129 Allen Circle
Crossnore, NC 28616
(828) 733-5241

Gr: K-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Avery County, NC

Avery County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Avery High Stem Academy (Closed 2020)

401 Avery County High School R
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151

Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Avery High Viking Academy (Closed 2020)

401 Avery County High School R
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151

Gr: 9 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Beech Mountain Elementary School (Closed 2011)

60 Flat Springs Rd
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 898-4343

Gr: K-5

Grandfather Academy (Closed 2023)

64 Grandfather Home Drive
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 897-4500

Gr: 1-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Avery County, NC?

The top-ranked public charter schools in Avery County, NC include Marjorie Williams Academy.

How many public charter schools are located in Avery County?

1 public charter schools are located in Avery County.

What is the racial composition of students in Avery County?

Avery County public charter schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).