How many schools are in Avery County Schools?

Avery County Schools includes 8 schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Where is Avery County Schools located?

The Avery County Schools district is headquartered in Newland, NC. It serves Avery County County.

How many students are enrolled in Avery County Schools?

1,856 students attend schools in Avery County Schools.

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Avery County Schools — District Profile & Schools

Newland, North Carolina · Avery County

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Key Dates — Avery County Schools School Calendar

The first day of school in Avery County Schools is Wed, Aug 19, 2026, according to the district's published calendar. Scheduled breaks include Thanksgiving Break (No School for Students) (Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), Christmas and New Year's Break for Students (Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Tue, Jan 5, 2027), Spring Break for Students (Mon, Apr 12, 2027 to Fri, Apr 16, 2027).

First day of school: Wed, Aug 19, 2026
Thanksgiving Break (No School for Students): Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Christmas and New Year's Break for Students: Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Tue, Jan 5, 2027
Spring Break for Students: Mon, Apr 12, 2027 to Fri, Apr 16, 2027
Labor Day Holiday (No School for Students): Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Optional Teacher Workday - No School for Students: Fri, Oct 16, 2026
Parent/Teacher Conference (No School for Students): Thu, Oct 22, 2026
Veterans' Day Holiday (No School for Students): Wed, Nov 11, 2026
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (No School for Students): Mon, Jan 18, 2027
Good Friday Holiday (No School for Students): Fri, Mar 26, 2027
Easter Holiday (No School for Students): Mon, Mar 29, 2027
Memorial Day Holiday (No School for Students): Mon, May 31, 2027

1,856

Students

Schools

5 elem · 2 mid · 1 high

12.5:1

Student-Teacher

149 teachers

-1 - 12

Grades

Quick Facts

232

Avg. School Size

322

Total Staff

Avery County Schools Calendar

64 events

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Tue, Jul 14

Event

Regular Monthly Board of Education Meeting

Tue, Jul 14

Event

Regular Monthly Board of Education Meeting

Mon, Jul 20

Event

Field Maintenance

Mon, Jul 20

Event

Field Maintenance

Tue, Jul 21

Event

Notice of Special Called Board Meeting

The Avery County Board of Education will convene for a Special Called meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.  The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30 pm and will take place at the Central Services office located at 775 Cranberry Street in Newland.  The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the confidential applications for Superintendent and matters covered by the attorney client privilege in closed session.  No action will be taken in open session.  The Board wil

Tue, Jul 21

Event

Notice of Special Called Board Meeting

Jul 27 - 31

Event

Volleyball Camp

Jul 27 - 31

Event

Volleyball Camp

Thu, Jul 30

Event

Back to School Bash