For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,254 students in Mount Pleasant, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Pleasant, NC are Mount Pleasant Elementary School, Mount Pleasant High School and Mount Pleasant Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Pleasant, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Mount Pleasant have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mount Pleasant, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8555 North Drive
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
(704) 260-6210
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
(704) 260-6210
Gr: K-5 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Mount Pleasant High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Walker Road
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
(704) 260-6690
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
(704) 260-6690
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Mount Pleasant Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
466 Walker Road
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
(704) 260-6530
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
(704) 260-6530
Gr: 6-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mount Pleasant, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Pleasant, NC include Mount Pleasant Elementary School, Mount Pleasant High School and Mount Pleasant Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Mount Pleasant?
3 public schools are located in Mount Pleasant.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Pleasant?
Mount Pleasant public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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