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Watauga County Public Schools

Watauga County, North Carolina

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

Total Schools

12

public schools

Total Enrollment

4,918

students

School Districts

2

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Watauga 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

Watauga County has 2 district entries. Watauga County Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 11 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Boone has the most listed schools, with 7 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 10 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter, 1 virtual. 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

1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

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

School Overview

Total Schools

12

in Watauga County

Reported Enrollment

4,918

12 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

1

8% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary10
Middle0
High2
Other0

2 School Districts in Watauga County

Watauga County Schools

11 schools
4,754 students

Two Rivers Community School

1 school
164 students

12 Public Schools in Watauga County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

Level

Showing 12 of 12 matching schools

Watauga High

Watauga County Schools

Boone, 28607 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,272 students

Hardin Park Elementary

Watauga County Schools

Boone, 28607 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–8Primary851 students

Parkway Elementary

Watauga County Schools

Boone, 28607 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–8Primary647 students

Blowing Rock Elementary

Watauga County Schools

Blowing Rock, 28605 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–8Primary431 students

Valle Crucis Elementary

Watauga County Schools

Sugar Grove, 28679 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–8Primary342 students

Green Valley Elementary

Watauga County Schools

Boone, 28607 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–8Primary309 students

Cove Creek Elementary

Watauga County Schools

Vilas, 28692 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–8Primary294 students

Watauga Innovation Academy

Watauga County Schools

Boone, 28607 / Town: Distant

Listed only9–12High274 students

Two Rivers Community School

Two Rivers Community School

Boone, 28607 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–8Charter164 students

Mabel Elementary

Watauga County Schools

Zionville, 28698 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–8Primary156 students

Bethel Elementary

Watauga County Schools

Sugar Grove, 28679 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–8Primary134 students

Watauga Virtual Academy

Watauga County Schools

Boone, 28607 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–8Virtual44 students

Watauga County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Watauga 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 Watauga County public school directory?

The directory lists 12 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 Watauga 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 Watauga 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 Watauga County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Watauga 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 Watauga 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 Watauga County Education OverviewCounty school score: 60/100

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.