For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,138 students in Mitchell County, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mitchell County, NC are Harris Middle School, Gouge Elementary School and Deyton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mitchell County, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mitchell County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mitchell County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harris Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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: #22.
Gouge Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
134 Laurel Street
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-2260
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-2260
Grades: K-4
| 233 students
Rank: #33.
Deyton Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 41%)
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: #44.
Bowman Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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
Mitchell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12190 North Hwy 226
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 688-2324
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 688-2324
Grades: K-5
| 31 students
121 Harris Street
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-2321
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-2321
Grades: 6-8
| 321 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mitchell County, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mitchell County, NC include Harris Middle School, Gouge Elementary School and Deyton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mitchell County, NC?
5 public elementary schools are located in Mitchell County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell County, NC?
Mitchell County, NC public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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