For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 110 students in Avery County, NC.
The top ranked public charter school in Avery County, NC is Marjorie Williams Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avery County, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Avery County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools in Avery County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marjorie Williams Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
129 Allen Circle
Crossnore, NC 28616
(828) 733-5241
Crossnore, NC 28616
(828) 733-5241
Grades: K-12
| 110 students
Avery County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 Avery County High School R
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
401 Avery County High School R
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
Grades: 9
| 52 students
60 Flat Springs Rd
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 898-4343
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 898-4343
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
64 Grandfather Home Drive
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 897-4500
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 897-4500
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Avery County, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Avery County, NC include Marjorie Williams Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Avery County?
1 public charter schools are located in Avery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Avery County?
Avery County public charter schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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