Very Good
#834 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 32% in state
Avery County High
High School · Avery County Schools · Newland, NC
A high school in Newland, NC where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
401 Avery County High School R, Newland, NC 28657
- Math 55% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Avery County High score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 52% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Avery County High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,111/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,371
Median home value
$223,600
Median rent
$748/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28657; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Williams AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 110 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Avery County Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,513NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Avery County High is listed in Avery County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Avery County High
Avery County High is a public high school in Newland, NC, part of Avery County Schools, serving approximately 594 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #834 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Avery County High
What grades does Avery County High serve?
Avery County High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Avery County High?
Avery County High has an enrollment of approximately 594 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avery County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Avery County High is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Avery County High rank in NC?
Avery County High ranks #834 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Avery County High's MySchoolScout rating?
Avery County High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Avery County High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Avery County High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Avery County High a charter school?
No, Avery County High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Avery County High a Title I school?
No, Avery County High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Avery County High?
99.5% of students at Avery County High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 594
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Avery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (828) 733-0151
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28657)
- 8,098
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 51.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28657; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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