Schools in Watauga County Schools, North Carolina (2025)
10 schools · 4,648 students · 10 public · median Enrollment 345.
Watauga County Schools, in North Carolina, has 10 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 4,648 students. By level there are 8 elementary, 2 high; by sector 10 public.
The median Enrollment across Watauga County Schools's schools is 345, below the North Carolina median of 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
10 of the 10 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Blowing Rock Elementary (79.2, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Hardin Park Elementary (73.1, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and Parkway Elementary (69.0, top 25% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Watauga High (1,289 students), Hardin Park Elementary (854 students), Parkway Elementary (610 students).
Schools are spread across 5 citys, with the most in Boone (6), Blowing Rock (1), Vilas (1), Sugar Grove (1).
Ranked schools in Watauga County Schools
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 179Blowing Rock ElementaryBlowing Rock · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 409 students
- 273Hardin Park ElementaryBoone · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 854 students
- 369Parkway ElementaryBoone · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 610 students
- 468Watauga HighBoone · Public High57% Math proficiency · 1,289 students
- 560Watauga Innovation AcademyBoone · Public High57% Math proficiency · 292 students
- 660Cove Creek ElementaryVilas · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 289 students
- 758Valle Crucis ElementaryBoone · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 345 students
- 853Green Valley ElementaryBoone · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 292 students
- 948Bethel ElementarySugar Grove · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 128 students
- 1040Mabel ElementaryZionville · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 140 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blowing Rock Elementary Blowing Rock · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 79.2 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 409 |
| 2 | Hardin Park Elementary Boone · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 73.1 Top 25% | 59% Math proficiency | 854 |
| 3 | Parkway Elementary Boone · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 69.0 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 610 |
| 4 | Watauga High Boone · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 68.0 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 1,289 |
| 5 | Watauga Innovation Academy Boone · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 59.9 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 292 |
| 6 | Cove Creek Elementary Vilas · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 59.6 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 289 |
| 7 | Valle Crucis Elementary Boone · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 57.7 Top 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 345 |
| 8 | Green Valley Elementary Boone · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 53.0 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 292 |
| 9 | Bethel Elementary Sugar Grove · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 48.3 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 128 |
| 10 | Mabel Elementary Zionville · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 39.9 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 140 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Watauga County Schools side by side →
Citys in Watauga County Schools
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Watauga County Schools?
Blowing Rock Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Watauga County Schools with a Success Index (US) of 79.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Watauga County Schools?
Watauga County Schools has 10 schools (8 elementary, 2 high) educating 4,648 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Watauga County Schools?
The median Enrollment across schools in Watauga County Schools is 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.