For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 679 students in Avery County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Avery County, NC are Avery County High School, Blue Ridge High School and Marjorie Williams Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avery County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Avery County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Avery County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Avery County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Avery County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 high schools in Avery County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Avery County, NC include Avery County High School, Blue Ridge High School and Marjorie Williams Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Avery County, NC?
3 public high schools are located in Avery County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Avery County, NC?
Avery County, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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