Watauga County Schools has 10 schools and 4,708 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 10%. Also, 33.3% of learners are economically disadvantaged.

Learners at Watauga County Schools: The learner body at the schools served by Watauga County Schools is 84.6% White, 2.8% Black, 9.4% Asian, 1.6% Hispanic/Latino, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 84.6% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0.1% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 49% of learners are female, and 51% of learners are male. At schools in Watauga County Schools, 33.3% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 7.9% of learners are English language learners.

Educators at Watauga County Schools: Within Watauga County Schools, 100.0% of educators are certified, and 93.6% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is lower than the state average, at 13:1. The district has 8 full-time counselors on staff.

Test Scores at Watauga County Schools: In Watauga County Schools, 58% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 57% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 58% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 57% tested at or above that level for math. And 68% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 36% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at Watauga County Schools: Watauga County Schools spends $10,500 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $48,194,000. The school district spends $6,324.4 million on instruction, $3,420.0 million on support services and $384.2 million on other expenses.