For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,240 students in Mount Pleasant, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Mount Pleasant, NC are Mount Pleasant Elementary School, Mount Pleasant High School and Mount Pleasant Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Pleasant, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Mount Pleasant have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Mount Pleasant, NC (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8555 North Drive
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
(704) 260-6210
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
(704) 260-6210
Grades: K-5
| 650 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Pleasant High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Walker Road
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
(704) 260-6690
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
(704) 260-6690
Grades: 9-12
| 902 students
Rank: #33.
Mount Pleasant Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
466 Walker Road
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
(704) 260-6530
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
(704) 260-6530
Grades: 6-8
| 688 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mount Pleasant, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Mount Pleasant, NC include Mount Pleasant Elementary School, Mount Pleasant High School and Mount Pleasant Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Mount Pleasant?
3 public schools are located in Mount Pleasant.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Pleasant?
Mount Pleasant public schools minority enrollment is 20% 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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