Ashe County Schools District
- 320 SOUTH ST
- JEFFERSON, NC 28640
- (336) 246-7175
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 82.6% | 72.8% |
| Dropout Rate | 7.0% | 5.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,949 | $7,987 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.8 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | - |
| Number of Students | 3,533 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 256 | - |
District Test Scores
EOC - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
EOC - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.7% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 75.0% | 67.9% | |
| Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.4% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 83.8% | 72.9% | |
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 81.2% | |
| 2009 | 82.6% | 71.3% | |
| Civics and Economics Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 78.7% | |
| 2009 | 82.7% | 71.3% | |
| English I Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.9% | 82.8% | |
| 2009 | 75.6% | 74.3% | |
| Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.9% | 82.3% | |
| 2009 | 85.1% | 73.3% | |
| US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.8% | 81.6% | |
| 2009 | 83.3% | 71.2% | |
| Physical Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 93.8% | 62.7% | |
EOG - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.9% | 83.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.2% | 82.4% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.5% | 67.6% | |
| 2009 | 73.2% | 66.6% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.8% | 84.3% | |
| 2009 | 86.8% | 82.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.5% | 73.1% | |
| 2009 | 76.9% | 70.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.3% | 82.3% | |
| 2009 | 84.0% | 81.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.6% | 72.3% | |
| 2009 | 73.3% | 69.6% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.8% | 69.8% | |
| 2009 | 68.3% | 61.5% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.9% | 81.1% | |
| 2009 | 89.5% | 78.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.4% | 76.6% | |
| 2009 | 80.8% | 72.2% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.4% | 80.8% | |
| 2009 | 87.2% | 79.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.0% | 67.6% | |
| 2009 | 76.0% | 65.7% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.5% | 84.6% | |
| 2009 | 94.4% | 81.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.6% | 70.3% | |
| 2009 | 79.6% | 67.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.1% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 79.0% | 68.3% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.4% | 70.4% | |
| 2009 | 84.5% | 71.1% | |
Source: NC Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 3,533 | 13.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 105 |
| Kindergarten Students | 230 |
| 1st Grade Students | 252 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 258 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 265 |
| 4th Grade Students | 243 |
| 5th Grade Students | 275 |
| 6th Grade Students | 283 |
| 7th Grade Students | 255 |
| 8th Grade Students | 250 |
| 9th Grade Students | 261 |
| 10th Grade Students | 238 |
| 11th Grade Students | 222 |
| 12th Grade Students | 199 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 9 |
| Hispanic | 194 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 84 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,038 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,698 |
| Female | 1,638 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 256 | 13.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 140 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 116 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 72 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 9 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 9 |
| Elementary | 3 |
| Secondary | 6 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 5 |
| Library Support Staff | 5 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 197 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 11 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 8 |
| School Administrators | 12 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 18 |
| Student Support Services | 22 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 126 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $35,441,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $9,267,000 | 26.1% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $7,675,000 | 21.7% |
| School Lunch | $934,000 | 2.6% |
| Non-Specified | $98,000 | 0.3% |
| Rents and Royalties | $4,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $242,000 | 0.7% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $108,000 | 0.3% |
| Private Contributions | $10,000 | 0.03% |
| Miscellaneous | $196,000 | 0.6% |
| Total State Revenues | $22,246,000 | 62.8% |
| General Formula Assistance | $21,426,000 | 60.5% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $323,000 | 0.9% |
| Non-Specified | $193,000 | 0.5% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $304,000 | 0.9% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $3,928,000 | 11.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,122,000 | 3.2% |
| Through State - Other | $55,000 | 0.2% |
| Non-Specified | $2,610,000 | 7.4% |
| Direct - Other | $141,000 | 0.4% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $28,913,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $17,663,000 | 61.1% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $9,164,000 | 31.7% |
| Student Support | $1,477,000 | 4.2% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $587,000 | 1.7% |
| General Administration Support | $580,000 | 1.6% |
| School Administration Support | $1,539,000 | 4.3% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,034,000 | 5.7% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,943,000 | 5.5% |
| Other Support Services | $1,004,000 | 2.8% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,086,000 | 7.2% |
| Food Services | $2,086,000 | 5.9% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 82.6% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 200 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 7 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 65 | 7.0% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Ashe County Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 5
- Students: 3,533
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 256
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| School Name (Sort |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
184 Campus Dr
West Jefferson, NC Public | 9-12 | 920 | 12.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| ASHE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
255 Northwest Ln
Warrensville, NC Public | 7-8 | 505 | 12.8 | ![]() Review This School |
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| BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5778 Nc Hwy 88 West
Warrensville, NC Public | PK-6 | 515 | 13.0 | ![]() 3 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2789 Hwy 221 North
Jefferson, NC Public | PK-6 | 650 | 13.6 | ![]() Review This School |
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| WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4083 Us Hwy 221s
West Jefferson, NC Public | PK-6 | 746 | 15.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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