| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga County Schools | Banner Elk | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 4,754 | 11 | PK–12 | 7 |
How Watauga County compares
It enrolls 4,754 students across 11 schools. Its rating of 10/10 is above the North Carolina average of 5.4/10.
School Districts in Watauga County, North Carolina
Watauga County has 1 public school district covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Watauga County is Watauga County Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NC EOG 2024–25), ranked against all districts in North Carolina. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Watauga County, NC?
1 school district serves zip codes in Watauga County, NC. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Watauga County, NC?
Of the districts serving Watauga County, Watauga County Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 98th percentile among North Carolina school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on North Carolina reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in North Carolina and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within North Carolina only, never across state lines.