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8 schools in Boone

North Carolina · Public K-12

Boone's public-school directory totals 8 schools, with student enrollment near 3,855 (6 elementary and 2 high).

7-year change in Boone

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,855
+417 (+12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
+2 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
80%
was 84%
% Hispanic
13%
was 10%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Green Valley ElementaryElementaryPK-08292
Hardin Park ElementaryElementaryPK-08854
Parkway ElementaryElementaryPK-08610
Two Rivers Community SchoolElementaryKG-08163
Valle Crucis ElementaryElementaryPK-08345
Watauga HighHigh09-121,289
Watauga Innovation AcademyHigh09-12292
Watauga Virtual AcademyElementaryKG-0810

About Boone

Boone, North Carolina is home to 8 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 3,855 students. By school count, it is an average-sized city.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 6 elementary, and 2 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 482, meaningfully below the state mean of about 571.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment rose 12%: 3,438 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,855 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 6 to 8 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 84% to 80%.

On allk12, the community for Boone discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Boone?
Boone, North Carolina has 8 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,855 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Boone?
Boone has 6 elementary, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Boone?
Watauga High is the largest public school in Boone by enrollment, with approximately 1,289 students.
What school districts serve Boone?
Boone is served by 2 public school districts, including Watauga County Schools, Two Rivers Community School.
What grade levels do public schools in Boone cover?
Public schools in Boone serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Boone?
1 of the 8 public schools in Boone are charter schools.