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

September 2025

Monday September 29

Picture Day

Faculty & Staff Spotlight

Dr. Cyndi Austin

Years working here?

7 years as a teacher and 14 years as a principal

Hometown?

Banner Elk, NC

What are your hobbies?

Walking and watching true crime shows

Do you have Pets?

A golden retriever named Clancy

Dr. Austin serves as our principal here at Williams Academy. She says she enjoys working here because of the students, the staff, the buildings, the students, and the students. But mostly the students!

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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