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Best Avery County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 3 students in Avery County, NC (there are , serving 1,981 public students). Less than 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Avery County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Avery County (2026-27)

Map of Bethel Christian Academy
Bethel Christian Academy
Gr: K-12
Sports: 4
Baptist
12021 South US 19E
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-0510
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Map of Rainbow Christian Academy
Rainbow Christian Academy
Gr: 8-10 | 3 students
Christian
2221 Blevins Creek Rd
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 387-0799
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearAvery County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20221
20211
20201
20191
20181
20152
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# Students
3 Students
137,049 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearAvery County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202555179179
202455171172
202342169174
2022108173185
2021108166180
2020108157171
201981162175
201881158172
20155164167
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
17 Teachers
13,662 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAvery County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20258:110:111:1
20248:110:111:1
20238:110:111:1
20227:110:111:1
20217:110:111:1
20207:110:112:1
20196:110:112:1
20186:110:112:1
20155:110:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,000
$13,292

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearAvery County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20250.270.580.65
20240.270.580.65
20230.350.580.65
20220.290.560.64
20210.290.550.64
20200.290.540.64
20190.240.530.63
20180.240.530.63
20150.200.500.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
5,801 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAvery County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202514%5%9%
202414%5%9%
202322%4%9%
202215%3%8%
202115%3%9%
202015%3%9%
201914%3%8%
201814%3%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
9,647 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAvery County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20252%7%7%
20242%7%7%
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# White Students
96 Students
79,820 Students
% White Students
84%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAvery County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202584%59%52%
202484%60%52%
202378%59%52%
202283%62%54%
202183%63%54%
202083%64%54%
201986%64%56%
201886%65%56%
201589%67%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
34,481 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAvery County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20222%25%25%
20212%24%25%
20202%22%24%
201511%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Avery County, NC?
2 private schools are located in Avery County, NC.
What percentage of students in Avery County go to private school?
Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Avery County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Avery County?
100% of private schools in Avery County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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