Avery County High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newland, North Carolina 28657 · Avery County Schools
#387 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#13541 of 16,910 nationally
About Avery County High
Avery County High is a public high located in Newland, in the Avery County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 542 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 29.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 387th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (47th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 542.
There are 5 schools in Newland; Avery County High ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Avery County High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Avery County High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Avery Middle
Newland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
181 students · 302 m away
Newland Elementary
Newland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
214 students · 1.6 km away
Crossnore Elementary
Crossnore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
184 students · 4.7 km away
Marjorie Williams Academy
Newland · Charter other · Grades K–12
130 students · 4.8 km away
Freedom Trail Elementary
Elk Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
202 students · 9.6 km away
Cranberry Middle
Elk Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
202 students · 9.6 km away
Banner Elk Elementary
Banner Elk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
159 students · 11 km away
Riverside Elementary
Newland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
98 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Penn-Griffin Schools
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539 students
Highland Sch of Technology
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538 students
South Stokes High School
Walnut Cove · Public high · Grades 9–12
538 students
Swain County High School
Bryson City · Public high · Grades 9–12
536 students
Granville Central High
Stem · Public high · Grades 9–12
531 students
John A Holmes High
Edenton · Public high · Grades 9–12
554 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Avery County High a good school?
Avery County High has a Success Index (US) of 29.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #387 of 528 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Avery County High rank in North Carolina?
Avery County High ranks #387 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #13541 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Avery County High?
Avery County High had 542 students in 2025.
Is Avery County High a elementary school or a high school?
Avery County High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Avery County High?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Avery County High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.