Avery Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newland, North Carolina 28657 · Avery County Schools
#95 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina
#6795 of 15,369 nationally
About Avery Middle
Avery Middle is a public middle located in Newland, in the Avery County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 181 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 95th of 469 ranked middle schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (77th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 181.
There are 5 schools in Newland; Avery Middle ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.5
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 Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Avery Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Avery County High
Newland · Public high · Grades 9–12
542 students · 302 m away
Newland Elementary
Newland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
214 students · 1.7 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 · 9.7 km away
Cranberry Middle
Elk Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
202 students · 9.8 km away
Banner Elk Elementary
Banner Elk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
159 students · 10 km away
Riverside Elementary
Newland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
98 students · 13 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Avery Middle a good school?
Avery Middle has a Success Index (US) of 53.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #95 of 469 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 Middle rank in North Carolina?
Avery Middle ranks #95 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina and #6795 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Avery Middle?
Avery Middle had 181 students in 2025.
Is Avery Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Avery Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Avery Middle?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Avery Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.