Best Public Charter Schools in Avery County (2025-26)

Best Avery County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 110 students in Avery County, NC.

The top ranked public charter school in Avery County, NC is Marjorie Williams Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Avery County, NC public charter school have an score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and score of 52% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Avery County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Avery County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Marjorie Williams Academy

Charter School

(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
:

Top 50%

129 Allen Circle
Crossnore, NC 28616
(828) 733-5241

Gr: K-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Avery County, NC

Avery County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Avery High Stem Academy (Closed 2020)

401 Avery County High School R
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151

Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Avery High Viking Academy (Closed 2020)

401 Avery County High School R
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151

Gr: 9 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Beech Mountain Elementary School (Closed 2011)

60 Flat Springs Rd
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 898-4343

Gr: K-5

Grandfather Academy (Closed 2023)

64 Grandfather Home Drive
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 897-4500

Gr: 1-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Avery County, NC?

The top ranked public charter schools in Avery County, NC include Marjorie Williams Academy.

How many public charter schools are located in Avery County?

1 public charter schools are located in Avery County.

What is the racial composition of students in Avery County?

Avery County public charter schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).