Type Public Superintendent David Burleson Teachers 165.50 (on FTE basis) Budget 24.84 million USD Schools 8 | Grades PK–12 District ID 3700300 Phone +1 828-733-6006 Number of students 2,239 | |
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Staff 20000.9544555884341 (on FTE basis) Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Similar Newland Elementary School, Avery County High Sch, Crossnore School Inc, Crossnore Academy, Avery Journal Times Profiles | ||
Avery County Schools is a PK–12 graded school district serving Avery County, North Carolina. Its eight schools serve 2,239 students as of the 2010–2011 school year.
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History
Prior to the creation of Avery County in 1911, education was handled by Caldwell, Mitchell, and Watauga counties, from which Avery was formed.
The school district has grown to become the second largest employer in Avery County.
Student demographics
For the 2010–2011 school year, Avery County Schools had a total population of 2,239 students and 165.50 teachers on a (FTE) basis. This produced a student-teacher ratio of 13.53:1. That same year, out of the student total, the gender ratio was 50% male to 50% female. The demographic group makeup was: White, 91%; Hispanic, 8%; Black, 0%; American Indian, 0%; and Asian/Pacific Islander, 0% (two or more races: 1%). For the same school year, 62.08% of the students received free and reduced-cost lunches.
Governance
The primary governing body of Avery County Schools follows a council–manager government format with a five-member Board of Education appointing a Superintendent to run the day-to-day operations of the system. The school system currently resides in the North Carolina State Board of Education's Seventh District.
Board of Education
The five members of the Board of Education meet on the first Tuesday of each month. The current members of the board are: John Greene (Chair), Kathey Aldridge (Vice-Chair), Steve Smith, Bob Clark, and Keith Tutterow.
Superintendent
The current superintendent is David Burleson. He was hired in 2011 to replace Keith Eades who accepted a job with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Burleson was previously an assistant superintendent with Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.
Member schools
Avery County Schools has eight schools ranging from pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade. Those eight schools are separated into one high school, two middle schools, and five elementary schools.