For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 223 students in Newland, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newland, NC are Blue Ridge High School and Avery Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newland, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Newland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Newland, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue Ridge High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
76 Old Montezuma Rd
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 737-5800
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 737-5800
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
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 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Newland, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 Avery County High School R
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
401 Avery County High School R
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
Gr: 9 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Newland, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newland, NC include Blue Ridge High School and Avery Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newland?
2 public middle schools are located in Newland.
What is the racial composition of students in Newland?
Newland public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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