Deyton Elementary School

308 Harris Street
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 213 students in grades 3-5, Deyton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Deyton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Deyton Elementary School's student population of 213 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
213 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Deyton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deyton Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1323 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Deyton Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Deyton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Deyton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Deyton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Deyton Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Deyton Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Deyton Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
25%
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White
81%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Deyton Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Deyton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Deyton Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Deyton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Deyton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Deyton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deyton Elementary School's ranking?
Deyton Elementary School is ranked #1323 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Deyton Elementary School?
213 students attend Deyton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Deyton Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deyton Elementary School?
Deyton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Deyton Elementary School offer ?
Deyton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Deyton Elementary School part of?
Deyton Elementary School is part of Mitchell County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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