Best Public Schools in Blowing Rock, NC


Summary:

The city of Blowing Rock, North Carolina is home to a single standout school, Blowing Rock Elementary, which serves grades PK-8 and has a total enrollment of 431 students. This school consistently outperforms the Watauga County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in both mathematics and reading proficiency across all grade levels, with 80.6% of 3rd graders proficient or better in mathematics compared to 70.1% for the district and 62.7% for the state.

Blowing Rock Elementary has been ranked among the top elementary schools in North Carolina, ranking 176th out of 1,505 schools in 2023-2024 and 146th out of 1,502 schools in 2022-2023, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school's student population is predominantly white (80.28%), it has a relatively diverse student body, with representation from African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and multiracial students.

The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.2 to 1 and high spending per student of $10,946 (2018-2019) suggest that the district is investing resources to support student learning and provide a quality educational experience. Overall, Blowing Rock Elementary is a high-performing school that is delivering excellent academic outcomes for its students, making it a standout institution in the Blowing Rock community and the state of North Carolina.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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