For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 517 students in Avery County, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Avery County, NC are Cranberry Middle School, Marjorie Williams Academy and Avery Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avery County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Avery County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Avery County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cranberry Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6230 North Us Highway 19e
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 733-2932
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 733-2932
Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Marjorie Williams Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
129 Allen Circle
Crossnore, NC 28616
(828) 733-5241
Crossnore, NC 28616
(828) 733-5241
Gr: K-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Avery Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 Old Montezuma Road
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0145
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0145
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Avery County, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Avery County, NC include Cranberry Middle School, Marjorie Williams Academy and Avery Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Avery County?
4 public middle schools are located in Avery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Avery County?
Avery County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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