The highest-poverty public schools in Avery County, North Carolina
8 public schools in Avery County, North Carolina appear in this ranking of the highest-poverty public schools, ranked by share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Avery County High leads the list at 99.3%, against a median of 97.0% across the ranked schools.
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| # | School | City | % FRL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avery County High | Newland, NC | 99.3% |
| 2 | Crossnore Elementary | Crossnore, NC | 98.4% |
| 3 | Avery Middle | Newland, NC | 98.3% |
| 4 | Mayland Early College | Spruce Pine, NC | 97.3% |
| 5 | Newland Elementary | Newland, NC | 96.7% |
| 6 | Cranberry Middle | Elk Park, NC | 96.0% |
| 7 | Freedom Trail Elementary | Elk Park, NC | 94.1% |
| 8 | Banner Elk Elementary | Banner Elk, NC | 92.5% |
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