Top Rankings
Mitchell County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,718 students in Mitchell County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Mitchell County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
1,718 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Mitchell County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#142 out of 321 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.70
# American Indian Students
3 Students
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
221 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
20%
# Black Students
11 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
n/a
25%
# White Students
1,446 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
84%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
34 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
136
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
106
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
118
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
115
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
136
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
113
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
115
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
146
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
153
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
146
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
146
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
146
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
142
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,040 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,785 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,040
$11,354
Spending / Student
$12,785
$11,785
Best Mitchell County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mayland Early College
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
264 Mayland Dr
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-2590
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-2590
Grades: 9-13
| 104 students
Rank: #22.
Mitchell High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
416 Ledger School Rd
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-3400
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
Gouge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
134 Laurel Street
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-2260
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-2260
Grades: K-4
| 233 students
Rank: #44.
Harris Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 Harris Street
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-3340
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-3340
Grades: 6-8
| 252 students
Rank: #55.
Deyton Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
308 Harris Street
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-2070
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-2070
Grades: 3-5
| 215 students
Rank: #66.
Bowman Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 S Mitchell Avenue
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-3370
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-3370
Grades: 5-8
| 208 students
Rank: n/an/a
2206 Carters Ridge Road
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-9562
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-9562
Grades: K-2
| 230 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mitchell County Schools School District?
Mitchell County Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,718 students.
What is the rank of Mitchell County Schools School District?
Mitchell County Schools School District is ranked #145 out of 319 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell County Schools School District?
84% of Mitchell County Schools School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mitchell County Schools School District?
Mitchell County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Mitchell County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,785 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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