For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,584 students in Watauga County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Watauga County, NC are Watauga High School and Watauga Innovation Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watauga County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Watauga County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of North Carolina public high schools.
Watauga County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Watauga High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Watauga County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watauga High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Go Pioneers Drive
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-2407
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-2407
Grades: 9-12
| 1,279 students
Rank: #22.
Watauga Innovation Academy
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Go Pioneers Drive
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-2407
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-2407
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Watauga County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Watauga County, NC include Watauga High School and Watauga Innovation Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Watauga County?
2 public high schools are located in Watauga County.
What is the racial composition of students in Watauga County?
Watauga County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Watauga County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Watauga County include: Watauga Innovation Academy vs. Watauga High School
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