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List Of High Schools In North Carolina
This is a list of high schools in the state of North Carolina. Any school that is not under a title " Charter schools" or "Private schools" is a public school. Alamance County * Eastern Alamance High School, Mebane * Western Alamance High School, Elon Burlington * Blessed Sacrament School (Private) Burlington Christian Academy(Private) The Burlington School(Private) Clover Garden School(Charter) * Hugh M. Cummings High School * Walter M. Williams High School Graham Alamance Christian School(Private) * Alamance-Burlington Early College * Graham High School The Hawbridge School(Charter) * Ray Street Academy River Mill Academy(Charter) * Southern Alamance High School Alexander County * Alexander Central High School, Taylorsville Alleghany County * Alleghany High School, Sparta Anson County * Anson County Early College, Polkton Wadesboro * Anson Academy * Anson County Career Connect Program * Anson High School * Anson New Technology High School Ashe Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Central High School
Alexander Central High School (ACHS) is a public, co-educational secondary school located in Taylorsville, North Carolina. It is the only high school in the Alexander County Schools system. History Alexander Central was expanded in 2001 to double in size. Construction was completed in just one year. Demographics For the 2010–2011 school year, Alexander Central High School had a total population of 1,714 students and 94.43 staff on a ( FTE) basis. Administration The principal of the school is Doug Rhoney. He started in 2011 and was previously principal of West Caldwell High School in Lenoir, North Carolina. Assistant principals are Crystal Hoke, Brian Lewis, and Janel Lingle. Athletics Alexander Central is part of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA). Alexander Central is classified as a 4A school, and are members of the Northwestern 3A/4A conference. The schools team name is the ''Cougars'', wearing the school colors of blue and vegas gold. They compet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crossnore, North Carolina
Crossnore is a town in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 192 at the 2010 census. Geography Crossnore is located at (36.020432, -81.929157). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. History The Crossnore Presbyterian Church, Crossnore School Historic District, Weaving Room of Crossnore School, and Milligan Shuford Wise and Theron Colbert Dellinger Houses are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 242 people, 96 households, and 62 families residing in the town. The population density was 548.8 people per square mile (212.4/km2). There were 119 housing units at an average density of 269.9 per square mile (104.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 93.80% White, 0.41% African American, 4.13% Native American, and 1.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.55% of the population. There were 96 households, out of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newland, North Carolina
Newland is a town in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 698 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Avery County. History Before its founding, the area was known as "Old Fields of Toe". It was an early muster ground in the campaign against Indians and before the Battle of Kings Mountain. On November 9, 1783 the land was granted to Colonel Waightstill Avery. The name comes from the legend of Estatoe, pronounced 'S - ta - toe', about an Indian chief's daughter who fell in love with a warrior of a rival tribe. Because their love could never be accepted by either's families, they jumped from a precipice into the depths of a nearby river. In an alternative version, their love caused a bloody war between the tribes and Estatoe crafted a peace pipe with two stems in which both chiefs could smoke at once. The two rival chiefs assembled their respective followers on the bank of the river, and smoked till peace was concluded and Estatoe married her lover. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avery County Schools
Avery County Schools is a Pre-kindergarten, PK–Twelfth grade, 12 graded school district serving Avery County, North Carolina, USA. Its eight schools served 2,239 students in the 2010–2011 school year. History Before the creation of Avery County in 1911, education was handled by Caldwell County, North Carolina, Caldwell, Mitchell County, North Carolina, Mitchell, and Watauga County, North Carolina, 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 Full-time equivalent, FTE basis. This produced a student-teacher ratio of 13.53:1. Of the student total, the sex ratio was 50% male to 50% female. The demographic group make-up was: White, 91%; Hispanic, 8%; Black, 0%; American Indian, 0%; and Asian/Pacific Islander, 0% (two or more races: 1%). For the same school ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashe County High School
Ashe County High School is a public school of secondary education for grades 9–12 located in West Jefferson, North Carolina, US. ACHS is situated in the extreme northwestern portion of the state. It is the only high school in the Ashe County Schools system. History The school was established in 1999, when the county consolidated its three high schools. Previously, high school students in Ashe County attended either Ashe Central High School in Jefferson, Beaver Creek High School in West Jefferson, or Northwest Ashe High School in Warrensville. The average class size is 15–18 students. Performance Student performance exceeds the North Carolina state average in all tested areas. The 84% graduation rate exceeds the state's 70% average. Awards Math Teacher Carmen Wilson was named North Carolina Teacher of The Year in 2001–2002. In 2008, '' U.S. News & World Report'' ranked Ashe County High School among the top 1500 public high schools in the country, placing it in the Bronz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashe County Schools
Ashe County Schools is a PK– 12 graded school district serving Ashe County, North Carolina. The system, which once had as many as 66 school buildings as late as the 1930s, now manages six schools serving 3,297 students as of the 2010–2011 school year. History While some attempts at public schools existed in the area, public education did not begin in earnest until the state of North Carolina passed the public school laws in 1839. By 1842, Ashe County adopted the state common school system and began to receive funds from the State Literary Fund to support education in the county. Around 1840, there were only two primary common schools with a total enrollment of only 48 students. Ten years later, however, enrollments had grown to 1,476 students. While 36 school districts were reported in 1853, this number grew to 93 districts with 4,371 students in 1858, a year which also saw the first county-wide tax for public schools levied. The Civil War hit the county education establishme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Jefferson, North Carolina
West Jefferson is a town in Ashe County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,299 at the 2010 census. History West Jefferson was incorporated in 1909. At one time, West Jefferson had the distinction of having the only cheese factory in the southeastern United States. For many decades West Jefferson was served by the Norfolk and Western Railroad, better known as the "Virginia Creeper". The railroad was the primary reason for the creation of West Jefferson, as the town became a major stop on the railway. With the decline of the railroad and the loss of textile factory jobs to foreign markets, West Jefferson's economy is increasingly devoted to the tourism industry. The town's location in the Appalachian Mountains has led to many tourists visiting the area each year, and many out-of-state tourists have begun to build cabins and housing developments around the town. Attractions include a walkable main street with food, breweries, local art, a cheese factory, a vintage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anson High School (North Carolina)
Anson High School is a public, co-educational secondary school located in Wadesboro, North Carolina. It is one of four high schools in the Anson County Schools system. School information For the 2010–2011 school year, Anson High School had a total population of 822 students and 57.60 teachers on a ( FTE) basis. The student population had a gender ratio of 48% male to 52% female. The demographic group makeup of the student population was: Black, 68.73%; White, 24.33%; Hispanic, 2.92%; Asian/Pacific Islander, 1.70%; and American Indian, 0.61% (two or more races, 1.70%). For the same school year, 75.12% of the students received free and reduced-cost lunches. Administration The current principal of Anson High School is Chris Stinson. Fred Davis is the assistant principal. Murphy was hired in 2009 to replace former principal George Boothby who retired in 2008. Athletics According to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, for the 2011–2012 school year, Anson High Sch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wadesboro, North Carolina
Wadesboro is a town in Anson County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 5,049 at the 2020 census. The town was originally found in 1783 as New Town but changed by the North Carolina General Assembly to Wadesboro in 1787 to honor Colonel Thomas Wade, a native son, state legislator, and Revolutionary War commander of the Anson County Regiment. It is the county seat of Anson County. History Originally named Newtown, the town was renamed by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1787 to honor of Colonel Thomas Wade after his service with the Anson County Regiment of militia in the American Revolutionary War. In 1900, astronomers determined that Wadesboro would be the best location in North America for viewing a total solar eclipse. The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, then based in Washington, D.C., loaded several railroad cars with scientific equipment and headed to the town. The Boggan-Hammond House and Alexander Little Wing, United States Post Office, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polkton, North Carolina
Polkton is a town in Anson County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 1,881 down from 3,375 in 2010. The town is named after its founder, Leonidas L. Polk. History Polkton was founded by Leonidas Lafayette Polk, and incorporated in 1875. The Billy Horne Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,250 people, 550 households, and 363 families residing in the town. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 1,195 people, 297 households, and 206 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 336 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 56.32% African American, 40.08% White, 1.34% Asian, 1.26% Native American, 0% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 0.42% from two ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anson County Schools
Anson County Schools is a PK– 12 graded school district serving Anson County, North Carolina. Its 11 schools serve 3,845 students as of the 2010–2011 school year. History Attempts at common schools began in Anson County as early as the mid-1700s. The Revolutionary War and its aftermath halted progress in this area for a while. Later, many academies and subscription schools abounded in the area. One of the first in the area was Wadesborough Academy which was authorized by the state legislature in 1791. Fundraising was often done by state-authorized lotteries. Although no records exist that show when the first public schools were officially formed in the county, by 1899 there existed 50 schools for white students and 37 for black students. At that time, the school year was only about three to four months long. They still had 87 schools by 1912 with over 100 teachers. The school year was expanded to six months in the 1920s. School consolidation began after World War I, culmi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
