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Avery County

North Carolina · Public K-12

10 public schools serving approximately 2,103 students, in a county of 17,680 residents.

Schools
10
3 districts
Enrollment
2,103
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,428
Below North Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
62.2%
Below North Carolina avg
Elementary
5
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Avery County Schools
1,904 students · 3 districts in Avery County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Avery County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
87%
Hispanic
6%
Black
4%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
82%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
n/r
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
25.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.8%
civilian labor
Median age
47
14.4% under 18

All schools (10)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Avery County HighNewlandHigh09-12613·
Avery MiddleNewlandMiddle06-08230·
Newland ElementaryNewlandElementaryPK-05209·
Freedom Trail ElementaryElk ParkElementaryPK-05207·
Crossnore ElementaryCrossnoreElementaryPK-05199·
Banner Elk ElementaryBanner ElkElementaryPK-05176·
Cranberry MiddleElk ParkMiddle06-08170·
Mayland Early CollegeSpruce PineHigh09-13119·
Riverside ElementaryNewlandElementaryPK-05100·
Marjorie Williams AcademyNewlandOtherKG-1280·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Avery County?
There are 10 public K-12 schools in Avery County, North Carolina, with a combined enrollment of about 2,103.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Avery County?
The county's public school system includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Avery County?
Avery County Schools is the largest school district in Avery County, serving approximately 1,904 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Avery County?
Avery County has roughly 17,680 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Avery County?
Median household income in Avery County is $61,428, below the North Carolina average of $63,182. About 6.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Avery County?
Approximately 25.0% of adults 25 and older in Avery County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Avery County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 62.2% of students in Avery County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the North Carolina county average of 68.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Avery County schools?
Across Avery County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Avery County?
Avery County residents are approximately 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Black, 0% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Avery County is owner-occupied?
Avery County has about 14,201 housing units, of which roughly 83.0% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data