For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 508 students in Bakersville, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Bakersville, NC is Mitchell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bakersville, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Bakersville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Bakersville, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mitchell High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bakersville, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mitchell High 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
| 508 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 high schools in Bakersville, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Bakersville, NC include Mitchell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bakersville?
1 public high schools are located in Bakersville.
What is the racial composition of students in Bakersville?
Bakersville public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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