Mountain Heritage High School

333 Mtn Heritage Hs Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 639 students in grades 9-12, Mountain Heritage High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 18% 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: 639 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in NC)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Mountain Heritage High School's student population of 639 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
639 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Mountain Heritage High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Heritage High School is 0.30, 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)
#230 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mountain Heritage High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mountain Heritage 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.
65-69%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mountain Heritage 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.
65-69%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mountain Heritage 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%
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Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mountain Heritage High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mountain Heritage 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 Mountain Heritage High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
82%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mountain Heritage 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 Mountain Heritage 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
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Mountain Heritage 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 Mountain Heritage 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 Mountain Heritage 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
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mountain Heritage 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 Mountain Heritage High School's ranking?
Mountain Heritage High School is ranked #230 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mountain Heritage High School often compared to?
Mountain Heritage High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mitchell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Heritage High School?
The graduation rate of Mountain Heritage High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Mountain Heritage High School?
639 students attend Mountain Heritage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mountain Heritage High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Heritage High School?
Mountain Heritage High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mountain Heritage High School offer ?
Mountain Heritage High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mountain Heritage High School part of?
Mountain Heritage High School is part of Yancey County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 639 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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