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Watauga Virtual Academy
Elementary School · Watauga County Schools · Boone, NC
A Watauga County Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
175 Pioneer Trail, Boone, NC 28607
Academics
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2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 60% across the 4-year record (2022–2025).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 4 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Watauga Virtual Academy 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated999/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boone), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,132
Median home value
$339,200
Median rent
$1,081/mo
College educated
53.8%
Homeownership
50%
Poverty rate
34.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28607; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 859 | Compare → |
| Mountain Pathways SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Two Rivers Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–8 | 2.6 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Green Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 3.4 mi | 268 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Watauga County Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- District spending per student
- $13,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Watauga Virtual Academy is listed in Watauga County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Watauga Virtual Academy
Watauga Virtual Academy is a public elementary school in Boone, NC, part of Watauga County Schools, serving approximately 24 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Watauga Virtual Academy
What grades does Watauga Virtual Academy serve?
Watauga Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Watauga Virtual Academy?
Watauga Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 24 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watauga Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Watauga Virtual Academy is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Watauga Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Watauga Virtual Academy has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Watauga Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Watauga Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Watauga Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Watauga Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Watauga Virtual Academy?
29.2% of students at Watauga Virtual Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 24
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 29.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Watauga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (828) 264-7190
- Area population (ZIP 28607)
- 35,504
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 23.7
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.
- 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.
- 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 28607; 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 not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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