Mountain Heritage High School vs. Mitchell High School
Should I attend Mountain Heritage High School or Mitchell High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Mountain Heritage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Mitchell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 635 students in grades 9-12, Mountain Heritage High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 476 students in grades 9-12, Mitchell High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
635 students
476 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#485 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#678 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
9
-
Grade 9 Students
181
122
Grade 10 Students
144
123
Grade 11 Students
150
120
Grade 12 Students
151
111
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
15%
12%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
84%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
69%
