Best Watauga County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,509 students in Watauga County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Watauga County, NC are Watauga High School and Watauga Innovation Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watauga County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Watauga County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public high schools.
Watauga County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Watauga Innovation Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Watauga County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watauga High School
Math: 76% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 Go Pioneers Drive
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-2407
Grades: 9-12
| 1,236 students
Rank: #22.
Watauga Innovation Academy
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Go Pioneers Drive
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-2407
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Watauga County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Watauga County, NC include Watauga High School and Watauga Innovation Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Watauga County, NC?
2 public high schools are located in Watauga County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Watauga County, NC?
Watauga County, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 17% 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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