Summary:
The city of Boone, North Carolina is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools, all part of the Watauga County Schools district, which is ranked 47th out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.
Among the standout schools in Boone are Watauga High School, which has consistently ranked in the top 25% of North Carolina high schools and maintains a 4-star rating, with strong test scores and a diverse student population. Hardin Park Elementary and Parkway Elementary are also high-performing 4-star schools, with impressive test scores and relatively diverse student bodies. In contrast, Green Valley Elementary lags behind the other schools in performance.
The schools in the Watauga County district spend between $9,618 and $11,487 per student, with student-teacher ratios ranging from 10:1 to 60.8:1. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch varies widely, from 32.78% at Watauga High to 64.08% at Green Valley Elementary. The schools have diverse student populations, with White students making up 69-91% of the student bodies, and Hispanic students accounting for 3-15%. The Watauga Virtual Academy lags behind the in-person schools in test scores, particularly in math and science, highlighting the challenges of delivering effective virtual education.
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