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Avery County Public Schools

Avery County, North Carolina

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

10

public schools

Total Enrollment

2,103

students

School Districts

2

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Avery County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Avery County has 2 district entries. Avery County Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 8 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Newland has the most listed schools, with 4 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 5 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

10

in Avery County

Reported Enrollment

2,103

10 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

1

10% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary5
Middle2
High2
Other1

2 School Districts in Avery County

Avery County Schools

8 schools
1,904 students

Marjorie Williams Academy

1 school
80 students

10 Public Schools in Avery County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 10 of 10 matching schools

Avery County High

Avery County Schools

Newland, 28657 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High613 students

Avery Middle

Avery County Schools

Newland, 28657 / Rural: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle230 students

Newland Elementary

Avery County Schools

Newland, 28657 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary209 students

Freedom Trail Elementary

Avery County Schools

Elk Park, 28622 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary207 students

Crossnore Elementary

Avery County Schools

Crossnore, 28616 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary199 students

Banner Elk Elementary

Avery County Schools

Banner Elk, 28604 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary176 students

Cranberry Middle

Avery County Schools

Elk Park, 28622 / Rural: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle170 students

Mayland Early College

Mitchell County Schools

Spruce Pine, 28777 / Town: Distant

Listed only9–UGHigh119 students

Riverside Elementary

Avery County Schools

Newland, 28657 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary100 students

Marjorie Williams Academy

Marjorie Williams Academy

Crossnore, 28616 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–12Charter80 students

Avery County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Avery County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Avery County public school directory?

The directory lists 10 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Avery County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Avery County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Avery County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.

How should I compare school districts in Avery County?

Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Avery County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Avery County Education OverviewCounty school score: 34/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.