Avery County Schools has 11 schools and 1,998 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 10%. Also, 55.5% of learners are economically disadvantaged.

Learners at Avery County Schools: The learner body at the schools served by Avery County Schools is 84.7% White, 1.8% Black, 12.1% Asian, 0.9% Hispanic/Latino, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 84.7% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0.2% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 48% of learners are female, and 52% of learners are male. At schools in Avery County Schools, 55.5% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 12.2% of learners are English language learners.

Educators at Avery County Schools: Within Avery County Schools, 99.2% of educators are certified, and 97.8% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is lower than the state average, at 13:1. The district has 3 full-time counselors on staff.

Test Scores at Avery County Schools: In Avery County Schools, 44% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 53% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 57% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 43% tested at or above that level for math. And 44% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 58% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at Avery County Schools: Avery County Schools spends $12,828 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $25,088,000. The school district spends $6,662.9 million on instruction, $4,345.7 million on support services and $625.4 million on other expenses.