Avery County Schools District
- 775 CRANBERRY ST
- NEWLAND, NC 28657
- (828) 733-6006
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 79.7% | 72.8% |
| Dropout Rate | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,859 | $7,987 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.2 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,364 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 179 | - |
District Test Scores
EOC - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
EOC - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.7% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 79.0% | 67.9% | |
| Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.7% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 74.8% | 72.9% | |
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.5% | 81.2% | |
| 2009 | 68.3% | 71.3% | |
| Civics and Economics Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.9% | 78.7% | |
| 2009 | 64.7% | 71.3% | |
| English I Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.6% | 82.8% | |
| 2009 | 75.6% | 74.3% | |
| Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.8% | 82.3% | |
| 2009 | 75.5% | 73.3% | |
| Physical Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.3% | 76.4% | |
| US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.3% | 81.6% | |
| 2009 | 77.2% | 71.2% | |
| Chemistry Test | |||
| 2009 | 84.5% | 77.7% | |
EOG - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.9% | 83.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.6% | 82.4% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.9% | 67.6% | |
| 2009 | 71.2% | 66.6% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.6% | 84.3% | |
| 2009 | 87.5% | 82.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.4% | 73.1% | |
| 2009 | 72.3% | 70.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 82.3% | |
| 2009 | 78.9% | 81.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.2% | 72.3% | |
| 2009 | 68.4% | 69.6% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.6% | 69.8% | |
| 2009 | 71.7% | 61.5% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.3% | 81.1% | |
| 2009 | 88.6% | 78.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.3% | 76.6% | |
| 2009 | 79.0% | 72.2% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 80.8% | |
| 2009 | 87.6% | 79.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.1% | 67.6% | |
| 2009 | 75.1% | 65.7% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.6% | 84.6% | |
| 2009 | 81.9% | 81.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.1% | 70.3% | |
| 2009 | 73.6% | 67.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.1% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 74.3% | 68.3% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.9% | 70.4% | |
| 2009 | 81.4% | 71.1% | |
Source: NC Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,364 | 13.2 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 104 |
| Kindergarten Students | 159 |
| 1st Grade Students | 187 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 163 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 169 |
| 4th Grade Students | 175 |
| 5th Grade Students | 177 |
| 6th Grade Students | 171 |
| 7th Grade Students | 180 |
| 8th Grade Students | 175 |
| 9th Grade Students | 171 |
| 10th Grade Students | 180 |
| 11th Grade Students | 154 |
| 12th Grade Students | 165 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 13 |
| Hispanic | 158 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 35 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,116 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,169 |
| Female | 1,161 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 179 | 13.2 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 89 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 90 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 53 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 6 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 3 |
| Elementary | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 5 |
| Library Support Staff | 1 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 137 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 8 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 12 |
| School Administrators | 11 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 16 |
| Student Support Services | 23 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 67 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $26,775,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $8,235,000 | 30.8% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $7,276,000 | 27.2% |
| School Lunch | $408,000 | 1.5% |
| Non-Specified | $104,000 | 0.4% |
| Rents and Royalties | $3,000 | 0.01% |
| Sale of Property | $2,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $57,000 | 0.2% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $111,000 | 0.4% |
| Private Contributions | $106,000 | 0.4% |
| Miscellaneous | $168,000 | 0.6% |
| Total State Revenues | $16,086,000 | 60.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $15,587,000 | 58.2% |
| Non-Specified | $378,000 | 1.4% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $121,000 | 0.5% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $2,454,000 | 9.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $637,000 | 2.4% |
| Through State - Other | $21,000 | 0.08% |
| Non-Specified | $1,664,000 | 6.2% |
| Direct - Other | $132,000 | 0.5% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $22,163,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $12,901,000 | 58.2% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $7,944,000 | 35.8% |
| Student Support | $1,321,000 | 4.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $384,000 | 1.4% |
| General Administration Support | $493,000 | 1.8% |
| School Administration Support | $1,590,000 | 5.9% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,102,000 | 7.9% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,155,000 | 4.3% |
| Other Support Services | $899,000 | 3.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,318,000 | 5.9% |
| Food Services | $1,318,000 | 4.9% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 79.7% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 126 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 25 | 3.8% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Avery County Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 9
- Students: 2,364
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 179
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVERY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
401 High School Rd
Newland, NC Public | 9-12 | 670 | 14.1 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| AVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
102 Montezuma Rd
Newland, NC Public | 6-8 | 320 | 14.8 |  Review This School |
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| BANNER ELK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
185 Azalea Circle
Banner Elk, NC Public | PK-5 | 169 | 14.6 | Review This School |
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| BEECH MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
60 Flat Springs Rd
Elk Park, NC Public | KG-5 | 15 | 7.5 | Review This School |
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| CRANBERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
6230 North Hwy 19e
Elk Park, NC Public | 6-8 | 206 | 11.6 | Review This School |
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| CROSSNORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1000 Walt Clark Rd
Crossnore, NC Public | PK-5 | 255 | 14.2 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| FREEDOM TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6110 North Us Hwy 19e
Elk Park, NC Public | PK-5 | 285 | 13.4 | Review This School |
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| NEWLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
750 Linville St
Newland, NC Public | PK-5 | 277 | 12.6 | Review This School |
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| RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8020 Us 19e Hwy South
Newland, NC Public | PK-5 | 133 | 12.8 | Review This School |
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