For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 165 students in Watauga County, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in Watauga County, NC is Two Rivers Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watauga County, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Watauga County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Watauga County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Two Rivers Community School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1018 Archie Carroll Road
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 262-5411
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 262-5411
Gr: K-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Watauga County, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Watauga County, NC include Two Rivers Community School.
How many public charter schools are located in Watauga County?
1 public charter schools are located in Watauga County.
What is the racial composition of students in Watauga County?
Watauga County public charter schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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