Yancey County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,038 students in Yancey County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Yancey County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Yancey County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.71
# American Indian Students
7 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
317 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
20%
# Black Students
4 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
n/a
25%
# White Students
1,675 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
82%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
34 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
42
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
153
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
164
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
143
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
161
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
157
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
143
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
129
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
159
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
158
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
177
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
174
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
135
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
143
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,949 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,539 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Yancey County Schools School District?
Yancey County Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,038 students.
What is the rank of Yancey County Schools School District?
Yancey County Schools School District is ranked #86 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Yancey County Schools School District?
82% of Yancey County Schools School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Yancey County Schools School District?
Yancey County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Yancey County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,539 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 7 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,038 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in NC)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
