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Watauga High School

300 Go Pioneers Drive
Boone, NC 28607
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,272 students in grades 9-12, Watauga High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,272 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in NC)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Watauga High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Watauga High School's student population of 1,272 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,272 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Watauga High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watauga High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#147 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Watauga High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Watauga High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Watauga High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Watauga High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Watauga High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Watauga High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Watauga High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Watauga High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
80%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Watauga High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Watauga High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Watauga High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Watauga High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
89%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Watauga High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Watauga High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Watauga High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watauga High School's ranking?
Watauga High School is ranked #147 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Watauga High School often compared to?
Watauga High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Caldwell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Watauga High School?
The graduation rate of Watauga High School is 89%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Watauga High School?
1,272 students attend Watauga High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Watauga High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watauga High School?
Watauga High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Watauga High School offer ?
Watauga High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Watauga High School part of?
Watauga High School is part of Watauga County Schools School District.

School Reviews
3   8/20/2019
You have some really involved and good teachers at WHS however, you have administrators that are not worthy of their salaries. From those who do not know their own handbook to those who dress inappropriately and carry on like little school girls themselves, it is a disgrace to have this typesetting examples for the youth of Watauga County.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Old School Grad
5   11/2/2018
Honestly it's a good school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - M
2   9/27/2011
Too many Fucking pigs.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - hedri

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,272 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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