Top 5 Best Mitchell County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,718 students in Mitchell County, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 124 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Mitchell County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Mitchell County, NC are Mayland Early College, Mitchell High School and Gouge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mitchell County, NC public schools 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). Schools in Mitchell County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Mitchell County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mayland Early College
Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
264 Mayland Dr
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-2590
Grades: 9-13
| 104 students
Rank: #22.
Mitchell High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
416 Ledger School Rd
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
Gouge Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
134 Laurel Street
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-2260
Grades: K-4
| 233 students
Rank: #44.
Harris Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
121 Harris Street
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-3340
Grades: 6-8
| 252 students
Rank: #55.
Deyton Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
308 Harris Street
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-2070
Grades: 3-5
| 215 students
Rank: #66.
Bowman Middle School
Math: 33% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
410 S Mitchell Avenue
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-3370
Grades: 5-8
| 208 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greenlee Primary
2206 Carters Ridge Road
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-9562
Grades: K-2
| 230 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mitchell County, NC

Mitchell County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
12190 North Hwy 226
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 688-2324
Grades: K-5
| 31 students
121 Harris Street
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-2321
Grades: 6-8
| 321 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Mitchell County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Mitchell County, NC include Mayland Early College, Mitchell High School and Gouge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mitchell County, NC?
7 public schools are located in Mitchell County, NC.
What percentage of students in Mitchell County, NC go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Mitchell County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell County, NC?
Mitchell County, NC public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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