Best Newland Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 223 students in Newland, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Newland, NC are Blue Ridge High School and Avery Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newland, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Newland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Newland, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue Ridge High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
76 Old Montezuma Rd
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 737-5800
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Avery Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
102 Old Montezuma Road
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0145
Gr: 6-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Newland, North Carolina

Newland, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
401 Avery County High School R
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
Gr: 9 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Newland, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Newland, NC include Blue Ridge High School and Avery Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newland?
2 public middle schools are located in Newland.
What is the racial composition of students in Newland?
Newland public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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