NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Avery County Schools roughly covers six schools within Avery County and has a main office in Newland.
Among the six schools in Avery County Schools, Avery County High School recorded the highest enrollment of 599 students in the 2022-23 school year.
Despite boasting a favorable teacher-student ratio of 1:15, surpassing the national average, North Carolina's public schools face a significant funding gap. The state's per-student expenditure of $10,519 falls considerably short of the national average of $14,295.
North Carolina's public schools faced a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.
| School | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Avery County High School | 599 |
| Avery Middle School | 229 |
| Newland Elementary School | 189 |
| Crossnore Elementary School | 178 |
| Banner Elk Elementary School | 156 |
| Riverside Elementary School | 85 |
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