Top Rankings
The Mountain Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 190 students in The Mountain Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in The Mountain Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,729 Schools
# Students
190 Students
1,548,397 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
96,034 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The Mountain Community School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 314 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#66 out of 325 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)60-64%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
63%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.2%
28.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
9%
22%
% Black
1%
24%
% White
83%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,379 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,318. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,100 is less than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$20,622 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$21,575 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,379
$13,318
Spending / Student
$12,100
$13,934
Best The Mountain Community School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Mountain Community School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
613 Glover Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 696-8480
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 696-8480
Gr: K-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to The Mountain Community School District?
The Mountain Community School District manages 1 public schools serving 190 students.
What is the rank of The Mountain Community School District?
The Mountain Community School District is ranked #66 out of 314 school districts in North Carolina (top 30%) 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 science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in The Mountain Community School District?
83% of The Mountain Community School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of The Mountain Community School District?
The Mountain Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is The Mountain Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,100 is less than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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