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The lowest-poverty (most affluent) public schools in Avery County, North Carolina

Across Avery County, North Carolina, 8 public schools are ranked here, ranked by the smallest share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Banner Elk Elementary leads the list at 92.5%, against a median of 97.0% across the ranked schools.

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Schools ranked
8
Avery County, North Carolina
Best % FRL
92.5%
Median % FRL
97.0%
LOWEST POVERTY · AVERY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
#SchoolCityDistrictLevelStudents% FRL
1Banner Elk ElementaryBanner Elk, NCAvery County SchoolsElementary15992.5%
2Freedom Trail ElementaryElk Park, NCAvery County SchoolsElementary20294.1%
3Cranberry MiddleElk Park, NCAvery County SchoolsMiddle20296.0%
4Newland ElementaryNewland, NCAvery County SchoolsElementary21496.7%
5Mayland Early CollegeSpruce Pine, NCMitchell County SchoolsHigh11397.3%
6Avery MiddleNewland, NCAvery County SchoolsMiddle18198.3%
7Crossnore ElementaryCrossnore, NCAvery County SchoolsElementary18498.4%
8Avery County HighNewland, NCAvery County SchoolsHigh54299.3%
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