Avery County High vs Newland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avery County High
Newland · Public high · Grades 9–12
542 students
Newland Elementary
Newland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
214 students
| Measure | Avery County High Newland, North Carolina | Newland Elementary Newland, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #387 of 528 | #821 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13541 of 16,910 | #39277 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 542 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Newland | Newland |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (29.0 vs 28.9).
- •Newland Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Avery County High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Newland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.7% vs 99.3%).
- •Newland Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 20.8).
- •Avery County High is the larger school with 542 students compared with 214.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Avery County High better than Newland Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Avery County High and Newland Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Newland and Newland in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avery County High: 542. Newland Elementary: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avery County High and Newland Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Avery County High is 387th of 528 and Newland Elementary is 821st of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).