How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Avery County Schools | Marjorie Williams Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newland, North Carolina | Newland, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 1,904 | 80 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.7:1 | 6.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Avery County Schools | Marjorie Williams Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,513 | $34,863 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.9% | 56.3% |
| State Revenue | 50.1% | 31.0% |
| Local Revenue | 31.0% | 12.7% |
Avery County Schools
Federal State Local
Marjorie Williams Academy
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Avery County Schools | Marjorie Williams Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81.4% | 73.1% |
| African American | 0.8% | 10.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% | 13.1% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 97.1% | 96.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Avery County Schools | Marjorie Williams Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 349:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.3% | 35.0% |
School Types
Avery County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
Marjorie Williams Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.