Top Rankings
Mooresville Graded School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,917 students in Mooresville Graded School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Mooresville Graded School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,729 Schools
# Students
5,917 Students
1,548,397 Students
# Teachers
377 Teachers
96,034 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mooresville Graded School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 314 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#102 out of 325 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)61%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
63%
Graduation Rate
95%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.3%
28.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% Hispanic
16%
22%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Black
19%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
55%
42%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,512 is higher than the state median of $13,318. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,072 is higher than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$80 MM
$20,622 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$107 MM
$21,575 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$13,512
$13,318
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$18,072
$13,934
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Mooresville Graded School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocky River Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
483 Rocky River Rd
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2740
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2740
Gr: PK-2 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Mooresville High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
659 E Center Ave
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2580
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2580
Gr: 9-12 | 1,923 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
217 W Mcneely Ave
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2550
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2550
Gr: K-2 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
South Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
839 S Magnolia St
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2650
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2650
Gr: PK-2 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
East Mooresville Intermediate
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1711 Landis Highway
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2700
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2700
Gr: 3-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Mooresville Intermediate
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1438 Coddle Creek Hwy
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2680
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2680
Gr: 3-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Mooresville Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
233 Kistler Farm Rd
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2720
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2720
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Nf Woods Campus
Alternative School
574 W Mclelland Ave
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2500
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2500
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
235 Rinehardt Rd
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2670
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2670
Gr: 6-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mooresville Graded School District?
Mooresville Graded School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,917 students.
What is the rank of Mooresville Graded School District?
Mooresville Graded School District is ranked #102 out of 314 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mooresville Graded School District?
55% of Mooresville Graded School District students are White, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mooresville Graded School District?
Mooresville Graded School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Mooresville Graded School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,072 is higher than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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