Avery County Schools
When you are relocating to our area of the High Country you'll want to have a clear understanding of the school system which serves the region. Here we've provided helpful contact information to make the transfer of records and other important documents easier.
The Avery County schools are phenomenal schools and each maintains a close knit atmosphere with teachers, students and parents working together. The school system is comprised of 9 schools consisting of 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools and 1 high school. There are 2,410 students within the Avery district and 204 teachers providing smaller class sizes to optimize each child's learning potential. Please see the list of schools below for more information on where your child might be attending.
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Banner Elk Elementary Schools 185 Azalea Circle Banner Elk, NC 28604 Ken Townsend, Principal 828-898-5575 | Beech Mountain Elementary School 60 Flat Springs Road Elk Park, NC 28622 Frank Taylor, Principal 828-898-4343 | Crossnore Elementary School 1000 Walt Clark Road Crossnore, NC 28616 Brenda Reese, Principal 828-737-7204 | Newland Elementary School 750 Linville Street Newland, NC 28657 Ellis Ayers, Principal 828-733-4911 |
Riverside Elementary School 8020 US 19E Highway South Newland, NC 28657 April Avery, Principal 828-765-9414 | Freedom Trail Elementary 6110 North US Hwy 19E Elk Park, NC 28622 Ruth Shirley, Principal 828-733-4744 | Cranberry Middle School 6230 North Highway 19E Elk Park, NC 28622 Kim Davis, Principal 828-733-2932 | Avery Middle School 102 Montezuma Road Newland, NC 28657 David Wright, Principal 828-733-0145 |
Avery County High School 401 High School Road Newland, NC 28657 Mark Garrett, Principal 828-733-0151 | Banner Elk Child Development Center 7974 Hickory Nut Gap Rd Banner Elk, NC 28604 828-898-5031 |