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

August 2025

Monday August 4 – Tuesday August 5

Required Teacher Workdays

Wednesday August 6

First Day of School

Thursday August 7 – Friday August 8

Kindergarten Early Dismissal

Faculty & Staff Spotlight

Mrs. Brandi Laws

Years working here?

10

Hometown?

Newland, NC

What are your hobbies?

Playing piano and gardening

Do you have Pets?

Mini Labradoodle named Titus

Mrs. Laws is our Finance Officer. She says she enjoys working here because of the strong relationships and the family-like community.

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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