For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,082 students in Mitchell County, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Mitchell County, NC is Gouge Primary. 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 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mitchell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gouge Primary
(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
Gr: PK-2 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
2206 Carters Ridge Road
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-9562
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-9562
Gr: PK-2 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
5035 S 226 Hwy Ste A
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-2070
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-2070
Gr: 3-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
5035 S 226 Hwy Ste B
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-3340
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-3340
Gr: 6-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 Gouge Primary.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mitchell County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Mitchell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County 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 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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