Welcome to Williams Academy

Williams Academy is a public K-12 charter school located in Crossnore, NC. We are Avery County’s only public charter school. At Williams Academy we create endless opportunities for your child to become their best. We inspire our students to excel academically and think creatively to reach their full potential. Our dedicated teachers help children apply critical thinking skills to solve real-world problems.

Williams Academy is a public K-12 charter school located in Crossnore, NC. We are Avery County’s only public charter school. At Williams Academy we create endless opportunities for your child to become their best.

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K-12

Grades Served

135

Total Number of Students

1999

Year Opened

Upcoming Events

October 2025

Monday October 27 – Friday October 31

Spirit Week!

November 2025

Tuesday November 11

Veterans Day Holiday (No School)

Faculty & Staff Spotlight

Mrs. McKinney

Years working here?

Her first year here

Hometown?

Crossnore, NC

What are your hobbies?

Gardening, hiking, traveling and anything to do with coffee

Do you have Pets?

Two dogs, one cat and a turtle

Mrs. McKinney teaches second and third-grade Math and Science. She is dedicated to fostering a love for STEM subjects in her students. She highly values the academy’s collaborative environment, stating, “It’s so nice to work somewhere where people are truly working together to achieve the common goal of prioritizing our students’ well-being and academic growth.”

The mission of Williams Academy is to offer a stable, emotionally supportive, educational environment for children with a goal of empowering each child to achieve his or her real academic and social potential.

The vision of Williams Academy is to become a model school for academic achievement.

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