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Avery County Schools

#41 in Best School Districts in North Carolina
  • Newland, NC
  • 6 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      B-
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C+
    6. Health & Safety
      B
    7. Administration
      B-
    8. Sports
      C
    9. Food
      B
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    Avery County Schools is an above average, public school district located in Newland, NC. It has 2,109 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. According to state test scores, 53% of students are at least proficient in math and 52% in reading.
    Address
    775 Cranberry Street
    Newland, NC 28657
    Telephone
    (828) 733-6006
    Website
    averyschools.net
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    Avery County Schools Rankings

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    • Middle
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    Middle Schools in Avery County Schools

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    52%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    53%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1130
    38 responses
    Average ACT
    24
    58 responses
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    Students

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,109
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    57.6%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    13:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $44,729
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    8.8%

    Finances

    Total Expenses
    $23,848,000
    Expenses Per Student
    $11,633/ student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      58%
    • Support Services
      37%
    • Other
      5%
    Living in the Area
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B-
    2. Good for Families
      B-
    3. Housing
      C-
    Median Household Income
    $21,631
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $642
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $137,500
    National
    $184,700

    Avery County Schools Reviews

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    I think Avery County Schools are very good. Ever since elementary school I feel I have had a personal relationships with most teachers and that they actually care about my education. The athletics at Avery County High School are very good and we have had several state championships in wrestling and track. The academics here are very good as we are available to AP classes and dual enrollment through Mayland College. We also have several honors classes. I feel our school is adequate with college readiness, we have several people to help us with enrollment and essays to write for college. I feel sometimes we are not adequately prepared though in certain areas. Overall Avery County schools are very good.
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    Avery county school district being located in the rural south has a higher focus on sports rather than on Academics. There are several programs that focus highly on technology and Academics. Classes such as T.E.D.(Technology Engineering and Design) and PT(principals of technology) are offered to the students. These courses go over numerous fields not just in theory but also with hands on learning as well. The hands on learning varies from designing rockets to 3D printing and everything in between. Avery county schools also offers some college classes on campus such as Calculus, English and Spanish. No matter what the student wants to do after school there is something for everyone.
    During my time at Avery High I liked the overall atmosphere, there we not a lot of major problems with the school itself such as faculty, safety, and grading. But I would like to see that there are more opportunities for involvement with the community. As well as more preparation for college.