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Avery County

NCHSAA · 2A

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Playoff Projection

Boys Soccer · 2A · Snapshot - 2A Boys Soccer 2026-2027

On the bubble — projected in at No. 40

RPI 0.3679 · Ranked 40 of 48 projected qualifiers · Playoff odds 97%

First round: vs #14 Langtree Charter Academy

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Football · 2A · Snapshot - 2A Football 2026-2027

Projected No. 16 seed in the West Region

RPI 0.3841 · Ranked 34 of 46 projected qualifiers · Playoff odds 97%

First round: vs #17 Swain County

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General Information

High School Name

Avery County

Mascot

Vikings

Association

NCHSAA

Classification

Region

Conference

Western Highlands 2A/3A

City

Newland

County

Avery

LEA

Avery County Schools

School Type

Public School

Colors

Red, Black

Opened Date

1968

Facilities

Location

Street Address

401 Avery Co High School Rd, Newland, NC 28657

Weather at Avery County

45°

Clear sky · Feels 39°

💧 53% RH

💨 5mph ENE

Gusts: 6mph

No Lightning Risk

No thunderstorm activity expected

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Wed58°41°1%

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Fri71°48°

Sat55°48°23%

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Mon58°50°49%

Enrollment

Latest ADM

517(2025)

ADM Over Time