Mitchell High School

416 Ledger School Rd
Bakersville, NC 28705
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 497 students in grades 9-12, Mitchell High School ranks in the top 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mitchell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mitchell High School's student population of 497 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
497 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Mitchell High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mitchell High School is 0.29, 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)
#981 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mitchell High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mitchell High 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.
55-59%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mitchell High 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.
50-54%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mitchell High 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
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
14%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mitchell High 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%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mitchell High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
83%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mitchell High 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 Mitchell High 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 Mitchell High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Mitchell High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Mitchell High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mitchell High 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 Mitchell High 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 Mitchell High School's ranking?
Mitchell High School is ranked #981 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mitchell High School often compared to?
Mitchell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Heritage High School, Fuquay-varina High School, Holly Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mitchell High School?
The graduation rate of Mitchell High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Mitchell High School?
497 students attend Mitchell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mitchell High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mitchell High School?
Mitchell High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mitchell High School offer ?
Mitchell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mitchell High School part of?
Mitchell High School is part of Mitchell County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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