Watauga County Schools District
- 175 PIONEER DR
- BOONE, NC 28607
- (828) 264-7190
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District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 76.0% | 72.8% |
| Dropout Rate | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,140 | $7,987 |
| Students Per Teacher | 12.8 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | - |
| Number of Students | 4,622 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 361 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 4,622 | 12.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 154 |
| Kindergarten Students | 293 |
| 1st Grade Students | 334 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 327 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 309 |
| 4th Grade Students | 319 |
| 5th Grade Students | 311 |
| 6th Grade Students | 325 |
| 7th Grade Students | 349 |
| 8th Grade Students | 351 |
| 9th Grade Students | 422 |
| 10th Grade Students | 349 |
| 11th Grade Students | 339 |
| 12th Grade Students | 312 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 54 |
| Hispanic | 208 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 173 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 4,056 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,313 |
| Female | 2,181 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 361 | 12.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 250 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 109 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 2 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 94 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 3 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 15 |
| Elementary | 10 |
| Secondary | 6 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 12 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 197 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 10 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 22 |
| School Administrators | 16 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 22 |
| Student Support Services | 35 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 94 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $52,138,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $23,360,000 | 44.8% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $21,045,000 | 40.4% |
| School Lunch | $936,000 | 1.8% |
| Non-Specified | $384,000 | 0.7% |
| Rents and Royalties | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Interest Earnings | $148,000 | 0.3% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $356,000 | 0.7% |
| Miscellaneous | $490,000 | 0.9% |
| Total State Revenues | $26,113,000 | 50.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $25,441,000 | 48.8% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $274,000 | 0.5% |
| Non-Specified | $248,000 | 0.5% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $150,000 | 0.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $2,665,000 | 5.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $726,000 | 1.4% |
| Non-Specified | $1,848,000 | 3.5% |
| Direct - Other | $91,000 | 0.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $40,845,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $25,803,000 | 63.2% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $12,968,000 | 31.7% |
| Student Support | $2,202,000 | 4.2% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $996,000 | 1.9% |
| General Administration Support | $662,000 | 1.3% |
| School Administration Support | $2,069,000 | 4.0% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $3,680,000 | 7.1% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,496,000 | 2.9% |
| Other Support Services | $1,863,000 | 3.6% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,074,000 | 5.1% |
| Food Services | $2,074,000 | 4.0% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 76.0% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 291 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 78 | 5.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Watauga County Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 9
- Students: 4,622
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 361
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BETHEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
138 Bethel School Rd
Sugar Grove, NC Public | PK-8 | 163 | 11.1 |  Review This School |
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| BLOWING ROCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
165 Morris St
Blowing Rock, NC Public | PK-8 | 331 | 13.6 |  3.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| COVE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
930 Vanderpool Rd
Vilas, NC Public | PK-8 | 281 | 10.9 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| GREEN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
189 Big Hill Rd
Boone, NC Public | PK-8 | 409 | 13.7 |  2.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| HARDIN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
361 Jefferson Rd
Boone, NC Public | PK-8 | 786 | 10.9 | Review This School |
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| MABEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
404 Mabel School Rd
Zionville, NC Public | PK-8 | 199 | 10.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
160 Parkway School Dr
Boone, NC Public | PK-8 | 527 | 15.2 | Review This School |
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| VALLE CRUCIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2998 Broadstone Rd
Sugar Grove, NC Public | PK-8 | 376 | 14.8 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WATAUGA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
400 High School Dr
Boone, NC Public | 9-12 | 1,422 | 15.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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