Grade Trends

Schools near ZIP 28657

6 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Newland

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Marjorie Williams Academy
Grades K–12 Charter · Marjorie Williams Academy
0.8 mi
58%
−5 vs state
58%
+3 vs state
71%
Average of math, English and science: 59% in 2022-23 → 58% in 2025-26 97% 26% 130 White 73%
Crossnore Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Avery County Schools
1.0 mi
70%
+7 vs state
45%
−11 vs state
80%
+12 vs state
12% Average of math, English and science: 69% in 2022-23 → 57% in 2025-26 98% 24% 184 White 83%
Avery County High
Grades 9–12 · Avery County Schools
3.4 mi
16%
−26 vs state
52%
−12 vs state
41%
−18 vs state
8% Average of math, English and science: 42% in 2022-23 → 34% in 2025-26 99% 14% 542 White 78%
Avery Middle
Grades 6–8 · Avery County Schools
3.5 mi
36%
−20 vs state
46%
−10 vs state
71%
+2 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 47% in 2022-23 → 41% in 2025-26 98% 24% 181 White 76%
Newland Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Avery County Schools
4.3 mi
55%
−8 vs state
45%
−11 vs state
50%
−18 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 44% in 2022-23 → 50% in 2025-26 97% 29% 214 White 57%
Riverside Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Avery County Schools
4.8 mi
73%
+9 vs state
53%
−4 vs state
40%
−28 vs state
10% Average of math, English and science: 53% in 2022-23 → 63% in 2025-26 97% 14% 98 White 91%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).