Crossnore Elementary

Crossnore Elementary is a public elementary school in Crossnore, NC, part of the Avery County Schools. The school serves approximately 180 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5/10, placing it in the 92.3th percentile among NC schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 57% proficiency in math, 2 points below the state average and 46% in reading/language arts, 7 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $107,292, where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 180 students, Crossnore Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Crossnore Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.