Mooresville Graded School District

305 N Main St
Mooresville, NC 28115-2453
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

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 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Mooresville Graded School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% 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 30% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#96 out of 321 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Mooresville Graded   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
51%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mooresville Graded   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mooresville Graded   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
96%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Mooresville Graded   School District and public school graduation rate of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$17,307 MM
This chart display total revenue of Mooresville Graded   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$70 MM
$17,964 MM
This chart display total spending of Mooresville Graded   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,148
$11,354
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Mooresville Graded   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,750
$11,785
This chart display average spending per public school student in Mooresville Graded   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Mooresville Graded School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rocky River Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
483 Rocky River Rd
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2740
Grades: PK-3
| 557 students
Rank: #22.
Mooresville High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
659 E Center Ave
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2580
Grades: 9-12
| 2,008 students
Rank: #33.
South Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
839 S Magnolia St
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2650
Grades: PK-3
| 552 students
Rank: #44.
Mooresville Online Academy
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
305 N Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2605
Grades: K-6
| 130 students
Rank: #55.
Mooresville Intermediate
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1438 Coddle Creek Hwy
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2680
Grades: 4-6
| 638 students
Rank: #66.
East Mooresville Intermediate
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1711 Landis Highway
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2700
Grades: 4-6
| 599 students
Rank: #77.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
217 W Mcneely Ave
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2550
Grades: K-3
| 553 students
Rank: #88.
Mooresville Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
233 Kistler Farm Rd
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
235 Rinehardt Rd
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 #95 out of 319 school districts in North Carolina (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,982 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 96% (Top 1% in NC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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