District Contact & Information
Source: NCES CCD 2024–25Schools in Avery County Schools
8 schools listed| School | Level | Grades | Students | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Elk Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 159 | Banner Elk |
| Crossnore Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 184 | Crossnore |
| Freedom Trail Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 202 | Elk Park |
| Newland Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 214 | Newland |
| Riverside Elementary | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 98 | Newland |
| Avery Middle | Middle | 6th – 8th | 181 | Newland |
| Cranberry Middle | Middle | 6th – 8th | 202 | Elk Park |
| Avery County High | High | 9th – 12th | 542 | Newland |
Zip Codes Served by Avery County Schools
8 zip codesFrequently Asked Questions
About Avery County Schools
Avery County Schools is a public school district serving 8 zip codes in North Carolina, primarily in Avery County. It carries an overall rating of 6/10 (Average), the 54th percentile among North Carolina districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NC EOG 2024–25) and is ranked only against other North Carolina districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
Schools in this district
NCES lists 8 schools operating under Avery County Schools — 5 elementary, 2 middle and 1 high. The largest by enrollment is Avery County High with 542 students. School-level enrollment comes from the NCES Common Core of Data school directory; a school with no reported enrollment is shown with a dash rather than a zero.
Checking your own address
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (828)733-6006 before making a housing decision.