School District · North Carolina
Avery County Schools
📍 Crossnore, NC · Avery County · NCES LEAID 3700300
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
775 Cranberry Street, Newland, NC 28657
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
3700300
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Avery County Schools8 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Avery County Schools?▼
Avery County Schools serves 8 zip codes: 28616, 28622, 28646, 28652, 28653, 28657, 28662, 28664. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Avery County Schools rated?▼
Avery County Schools has an overall rating of 6 out of 10 (Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 54th percentile among North Carolina school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within North Carolina only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Avery County Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 1,904 students across 8 schools for Avery County Schools.
What grades does Avery County Schools serve?▼
Avery County Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Avery County Schools?▼
You can reach Avery County Schools by phone at (828)733-6006 or by mail at 775 Cranberry Street, Newland, NC 28657. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Avery County Schools
Avery County Schools is a public school district serving 8 zip codes in North Carolina, primarily in Avery County. It carries an overall rating of 6/10 (Average), the 54th percentile among North Carolina districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other North Carolina districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (828)733-6006 before making a housing decision.