District Contact & Information
Source: NCES CCD 2024–25Schools in Watauga County Schools
11 schools listed| School | Level | Grades | Students | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga High | High | 9th – 12th | 1,289 | Boone |
| Watauga Innovation Academy | High | 9th – 12th | 292 | Boone |
| Bethel Elementary | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 128 | Sugar Grove |
| Blowing Rock Elementary | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 409 | Blowing Rock |
| Cove Creek Elementary | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 289 | Vilas |
| Green Valley Elementary | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 292 | Boone |
| Hardin Park Elementary | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 854 | Boone |
| Mabel Elementary | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 140 | Zionville |
| Parkway Elementary | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 610 | Boone |
| Valle Crucis Elementary | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 345 | Boone |
| Watauga Virtual Academy | Other | Kindergarten – 8th | 10 | Boone |
Zip Codes Served by Watauga County Schools
7 zip codesFrequently Asked Questions
About Watauga County Schools
Watauga County Schools is a public school district serving 7 zip codes in North Carolina, primarily in Watauga County. It carries an overall rating of 10/10 (Excellent), the 98th 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 11 schools operating under Watauga County Schools — 2 high and 9 other or combined. The largest by enrollment is Watauga High with 1,289 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)264-7190 before making a housing decision.