For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 926 students in Bakersville, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Bakersville, NC are Mitchell High School, Gouge Elementary School and Bowman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bakersville, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Bakersville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bakersville, NC (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mitchell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
416 Ledger School Rd
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-3400
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 497 students
Rank: #22.
Gouge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
134 Laurel Street
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-2260
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-2260
Grades: K-4
| 227 students
Rank: #33.
Bowman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 S Mitchell Avenue
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-3370
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-3370
Grades: 5-8
| 202 students
Bakersville, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12190 North Hwy 226
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 688-2324
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 688-2324
Grades: K-5
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bakersville, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Bakersville, NC include Mitchell High School, Gouge Elementary School and Bowman Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Bakersville?
3 public schools are located in Bakersville.
What is the racial composition of students in Bakersville?
Bakersville public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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