Banner Elk Elementary School
155 Orchard Ln, Banner Elk, NC 28604
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
176
Math Proficiency
82%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
77%
Mayland Early College High School
264 Mayland Dr, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
119
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
ACT Overall Score
25
Cranberry Middle School
6230 N US Highway 19E, Elk Park, NC 28622
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
170
Math Proficiency
67%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
57%
Crossnore Elementary School
1000 WALT CLARK Rd, Crossnore, NC 28616
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
199
Math Proficiency
67%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
62%
Freedom Trail Elementary School
6110 N US Highway 19E, Elk Park, NC 28622
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
207
Math Proficiency
67%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
62%
Riverside Elementary School
8020 S US 19E Hwy, Newland, NC 28657
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
100
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Reading Proficiency
34.5%
Marjorie Williams Academy
129 Allen Cir, Newland, NC 28657
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
80
Math Proficiency
54.5%
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Reading Proficiency
52%
Newland Elementary School
750 Linville St, Newland, NC 28657
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
209
Math Proficiency
42%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
42%
Avery County High School
401 Avery County High School Rd, Newland, NC 28657
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
613
SAT Overall Score
1110
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
ACT Overall Score
23
Avery Middle School
102 Old Montezuma Rd, Newland, NC 28657
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
230
Math Proficiency
35%
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Reading Proficiency
42%
Avery County High School Stem Academy
401 Avery Co High School Rd, Newland, NC 28657
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
85
Avery County High School Viking Academy
401 Avery Co High School Rd, Newland, NC 28657
Public Middle, High School 9th
Students
52
Bethel Christian Academy
12021 Us 19 Hwy, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Private Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
81
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Avg. Review Score
5
Blue Ridge Academy
76 Old Montezuma Rd, Newland, NC 28657
Public Middle, High School 6th to 12th
Students
15
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Grandfather Academy
64 Grandfather Home for Children, Banner Elk, NC 28604
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School 1st to 12th
Students
26
Rainbow Christian Academy
2221 Blevins Creek Rd, Elk Park, NC 28622
Private Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
3
For families seeking quality education in Avery County, NC, the area offers 16 school options including the highly-rated Mayland Early College High School (9/10 on GreatSchools) and Banner Elk Elementary School (A- on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 82% math proficiency and 84% reading proficiency. Avery County has a variety of education options, ensuring families and homebuyers can find the right fit when choosing their new city or neighborhood.
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