- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newland, NC
Avery County High
Federal NCES profile for Avery County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370030000081
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avery County High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Newland · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Avery County High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avery County High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Newland, NC.
School address
District: Avery County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370030000081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Avery County High held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 370030000081 · Newland, NC High · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 13.9:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Newland Elementary (214 students)
Avery County High held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Avery County High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Avery County High
542 students
- Newland Elemen 214
Newland Elementary
214 students
- Cranberry Midd 202
Cranberry Middle
202 students
- Freedom Trail 202
Freedom Trail Elementary
202 students
- Crossnore Elem 184
Crossnore Elementary
184 students
- Avery Middle 181
Avery Middle
181 students
What this shows Avery County High reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Avery County High compares
Avery County High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▼ 19% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,513
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Avery County High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Avery County Schools reports $15,513 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Avery County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newland Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cranberry Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freedom Trail Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crossnore Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Avery Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avery County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Avery County High
How many students attend Avery County High?
Avery County High has 542 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newland, NC. CCD year-over-year: 613 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avery County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Avery County High is 13.9:1, which is 12% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Avery County High?
53.5% of students at Avery County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avery County High?
The largest demographic group at Avery County High is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Newland, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avery County High?
Avery County High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Avery County High rank among public schools in Newland?
By Resource Investment Index, Avery County High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Newland, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Newland on the city page.
What other schools are in Avery County Schools?
Besides Avery County High, Avery County Schools also operates Newland Elementary (214 students), Cranberry Middle (202 students), and Freedom Trail Elementary (202 students). See the Avery County Schools district page for the complete list.