Serving 106 students in grades 9-13, Mayland Early College ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Mayland Early College's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Spruce Pine, NC, covering approximately 221.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 24.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mayland Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mayland Early College's student population of 106 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
106 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Average Class Size
13 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mayland Early College is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥80%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
24%
White
80%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mayland Early College?
The graduation rate of Mayland Early College is 80-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Mayland Early College?
106 students attend Mayland Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Mayland Early College students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mayland Early College?
Mayland Early College has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mayland Early College offer ?
Mayland Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mayland Early College part of?
Mayland Early College is part of Mitchell County Schools.
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