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Best 28607 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,855 students in 28607, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 190 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 28607, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28607, NC are Watauga High School, Parkway Elementary School and Watauga Innovation Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28607 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28607, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28607, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watauga High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 Go Pioneers Drive
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-2407
Gr: 9-12 | 1,289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
160 Parkway School Dr
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-3032
Gr: PK-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Watauga Innovation Academy
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Go Pioneers Drive
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-2407
Gr: 9-12 | 292 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Two Rivers Community School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1018 Archie Carroll Road
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 262-5411
Gr: K-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Hardin Park Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
361 Jefferson Road
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-8481
Gr: PK-8 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Valle Crucis Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
175 Pioneer Trail
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 963-4712
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Watauga Virtual Academy
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
175 Pioneer Trail
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-7190
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
189 Big Hill Road
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-3606
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 28607, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28607, NC include Watauga High School, Parkway Elementary School and Watauga Innovation Academy.
How many public schools are located in 28607?
8 public schools are located in 28607.
What percentage of students in 28607 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 28607 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28607?
28607 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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