How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Avery County Schools | Piedmont Community Charter |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newland, North Carolina | Gastonia, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 1,904 | 1,906 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.7:1 | 15.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Avery County Schools | Piedmont Community Charter |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,513 | $7,913 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.9% | 12.2% |
| State Revenue | 50.1% | 62.0% |
| Local Revenue | 31.0% | 25.8% |
Avery County Schools
Federal State Local
Piedmont Community Charter
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Avery County Schools | Piedmont Community Charter |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81.4% | 48.8% |
| African American | 0.8% | 19.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% | 23.4% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.4% | 6.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 97.1% | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Avery County Schools | Piedmont Community Charter |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 349:1 | 467:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.3% | 14.6% |
School Types
Avery County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
Piedmont Community Charter
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.