Watauga High vs Watauga Innovation Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Watauga High
Boone · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,289 students
Watauga Innovation Academy
Boone · Public high · Grades 9–12
292 students
| Measure | Watauga High Boone, North Carolina | Watauga Innovation Academy Boone, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 528 | #122 of 528 |
| National rank | #3833 of 16,910 | #5834 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,289 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 1,289 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Boone | Boone |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watauga High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 59.9).
- •Watauga High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 52%).
- •Watauga High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 44.2%).
- •Watauga High is the larger school with 1,289 students compared with 292.
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 Watauga High better than Watauga Innovation Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Watauga High ranks higher (68.0 vs 59.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Watauga High and Watauga Innovation Academy?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Boone and Boone in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Watauga High: 1,289. Watauga Innovation Academy: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Watauga High and Watauga Innovation Academy rank in North Carolina?
Watauga High is 78th of 528 and Watauga Innovation Academy is 122nd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).