How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Avery County Schools | Guilford County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newland, North Carolina | Greensboro, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 1,904 | 68,894 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 124 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 14.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Avery County Schools | Guilford County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,561 | $13,788 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.9% | 26.8% |
| State Revenue | 50.1% | 48.8% |
| Local Revenue | 31.0% | 24.4% |
Avery County Schools
Federal State Local
Guilford County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Avery County Schools | Guilford County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81.4% | 23.7% |
| African American | 0.8% | 44.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% | 19.1% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 7.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.4% | 5.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 57.4% | 72.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Avery County Schools | Guilford County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | 294 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 23 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 347.6:1 | 332.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.1% | 37.0% |
School Types
Avery County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Guilford County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.