Avery County Schools School District
School District · Newland, North Carolina
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,513
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,513
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Evaluating Avery County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Avery County Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Banner Elk Elementary
Banner Elk · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cranberry Middle
Elk Park · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Freedom Trail Elementary
Elk Park · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#26 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,513
+$2,401 vs North Carolina median
District size
1,856 students
Smaller than North Carolina median
The short answer
Avery County Schools ranks #26 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Avery County Schools's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Banner Elk Elementary (9.4/10), Cranberry Middle (8.5/10), and Freedom Trail Elementary (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Avery County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banner Elk Elementary | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Cranberry Middle | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Freedom Trail Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Avery County High | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Crossnore Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Newland Elementary | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Avery Middle | 5.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Riverside Elementary | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Avery County Schools
Avery County Schools is a Newland, North Carolina school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 1,856 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. The district invests $15,513 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Avery County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Banner Elk Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Avery County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 54.8% and ELA proficiency of 53.8%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Avery County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Avery County Schools with test data.
Schools in Avery County Schools
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Newland
- Total Enrollment
- 1,856
- Teachers (FTE)
- 149
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Avery County Schools?
Avery County Schools has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Avery County Schools?
The average composite rating for Avery County Schools is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Avery County Schools?
Avery County Schools spends $15,513 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Avery County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Avery County Schools is 12.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Avery County Schools?
Banner Elk Elementary is the highest-rated school in Avery County Schools with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Avery County Schools?
Across schools in Avery County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Avery County Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Avery County Schools has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 8 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.8%
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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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