Overview
Avery Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Newland, North Carolina. The school enrolls 181 students. It is part of the Avery County Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
98% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictAvery County Schools
County37011
CityNewland
ZIP28657
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370030000085
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment181
White76.2%
Hispanic / Latino22.7%
Black / African American0.6%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %98%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)