School District · North Carolina
Watauga County Schools
📍 Banner Elk, NC · Watauga County · NCES LEAID 3704830
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
175 Pioneer Trail, Boone, NC 28607
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
3704830
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Watauga County Schools7 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Watauga County Schools?▼
Watauga County Schools serves 7 zip codes: 28604, 28605, 28607, 28618, 28679, 28692, 28698. 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 Watauga County Schools rated?▼
Watauga County Schools has an overall rating of 10 out of 10 (Excellent), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 98th percentile among North Carolina school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within North Carolina only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Watauga County Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 4,754 students across 11 schools for Watauga County Schools.
What grades does Watauga County Schools serve?▼
Watauga County Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Watauga County Schools?▼
You can reach Watauga County Schools by phone at (828)264-7190 or by mail at 175 Pioneer Trail, Boone, NC 28607. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Watauga County Schools
Watauga County Schools is a public school district serving 7 zip codes in North Carolina, primarily in Watauga County. It carries an overall rating of 10/10 (Excellent), the 98th 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)264-7190 before making a housing decision.