Top Rankings
Mitchell County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,692 students in Mitchell County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Mitchell County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,764 Schools
# Students
1,692 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Mitchell County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#161 out of 325 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
63%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.71
# American Indian Students
3 Students
16,971 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
65,132 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
211 Students
326,941 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
21%
# Black Students
10 Students
380,120 Students
% Black Students
1%
25%
# White Students
1,423 Students
665,292 Students
% White Students
83%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
48 Students
92,182 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
23,648
# Students in K Grade:
124
110,403
# Students in 1st Grade:
113
114,331
# Students in 2nd Grade:
139
118,121
# Students in 3rd Grade:
102
111,941
# Students in 4th Grade:
121
114,493
# Students in 5th Grade:
118
115,565
# Students in 6th Grade:
135
116,023
# Students in 7th Grade:
116
116,793
# Students in 8th Grade:
114
119,029
# Students in 9th Grade:
167
137,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
174
126,349
# Students in 11th Grade:
144
117,582
# Students in 12th Grade:
125
104,759
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,240 is higher than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,981 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,240
$11,187
Spending / Student
$12,981
$11,612
Best Mitchell County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mayland Early College
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
264 Mayland Dr
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-2590
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-2590
Grades: 9-13
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
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
Rank: #33.
Harris Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Harris Street
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-3340
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-3340
Grades: 6-8
| 222 students
Rank: #44.
Gouge Elementary 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
| 221 students
Rank: #55.
Deyton Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
308 Harris Street
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-2070
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-2070
Grades: 3-5
| 213 students
Rank: #66.
Bowman Middle 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
| 189 students
Rank: n/an/a
2206 Carters Ridge Road
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-9562
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-9562
Grades: PK-2
| 237 students
Rank: n/an/a
5035 S 226 Hwy Ste A
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-2220
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-2220
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
5035 S 226 Hwy Ste B
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-2220
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-2220
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mitchell County Schools School District?
Mitchell County Schools School District manages 9 public schools serving 1,692 students.
What is the rank of Mitchell County Schools School District?
Mitchell County Schools School District is ranked #164 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell County Schools School District?
83% of Mitchell County Schools School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mitchell County Schools School District?
Mitchell County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Mitchell County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,981 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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