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 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,982 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 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
5,982 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
381 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Mooresville Graded School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 325 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 96% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#102 out of 325 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
63%
Graduation Rate
96%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.70
# American Indian Students
20 Students
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
114 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
756 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
20%
# Black Students
1,074 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
18%
25%
# White Students
3,578 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
60%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
437 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
86
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
435
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
391
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
414
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
403
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
416
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
448
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
436
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
477
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
468
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
552
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
525
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
465
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
466
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,148 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,750 is less than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,148
$11,354
Spending / Student
$11,750
$11,785
Best Mooresville Graded School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-3
| 557 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,008 students
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
Grades: K-3
| 553 students
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
Grades: PK-3
| 552 students
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
Grades: 4-6
| 599 students
Rank: #66.
Mooresville Online Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 N Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2605
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2605
Grades: K-6
| 130 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: 4-6
| 638 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: 7-8
| 945 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
235 Rinehardt Rd
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2530
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2530
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mooresville Graded School District?
Mooresville Graded School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,982 students.
What is the rank of Mooresville Graded School District?
Mooresville Graded School District is ranked #101 out of 325 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?
60% of Mooresville Graded School District students are White, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Mooresville Graded School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,750 is less than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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