Ashe County Schools School District
School District · Jefferson, North Carolina
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,547
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,547
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#28 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,547
+$1,435 vs North Carolina median
District size
2,698 students
Smaller than North Carolina median
About Ashe County Schools
Ashe County Schools is a Jefferson, North Carolina school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,698 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $14,547 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Ashe County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Westwood Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Ashe County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 61.1% and ELA proficiency of 59.8%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Ashe County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ashe County Schools with test data.
Schools in Ashe County Schools
6 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Jefferson
- Total Enrollment
- 2,698
- Teachers (FTE)
- 199
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ashe County Schools?
Ashe County Schools has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ashe County Schools?
The average composite rating for Ashe County Schools is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ashe County Schools?
Ashe County Schools spends $14,547 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ashe County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ashe County Schools is 13.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ashe County Schools?
Westwood Elementary is the highest-rated school in Ashe County Schools with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Ashe County Schools?
Across schools in Ashe County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ashe County Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Ashe County Schools has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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