Serving 620 students in grades 9-12, Mount Airy High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Airy High's attendance zone covers the entire district in Mount Airy, NC, spanning approximately 17.2 square miles. Most students typically drive 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 2.9 miles and the furthest edge located 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Airy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mount Airy High School's student population of 620 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
620 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1895
School Rankings
Mount Airy High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Airy High School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#171 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)80-89%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
23%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
61%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Airy High School's ranking?
Mount Airy High School is ranked #171 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mount Airy High School often compared to?
Mount Airy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Millennium Charter Academy, Elkin High School, Surry Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Airy High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Airy High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Mount Airy High School?
620 students attend Mount Airy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Mount Airy High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Airy High School?
Mount Airy High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mount Airy High School offer ?
Mount Airy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Airy High School part of?
Mount Airy High School is part of Mount Airy City Schools.
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