Best Mitchell County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 610 students in Mitchell County, NC.

The top ranked public high schools in Mitchell County, NC are Mayland Early College and Mitchell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Mitchell County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Mitchell County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.

Mitchell County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Mayland Early College, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).