Best Public Schools in Mount Pleasant, NC

The city of Mount Pleasant, North Carolina is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Mount Pleasant High, Mount Pleasant Elementary, and Mount Pleasant Middle. These schools operate under the Cabarrus County Schools district.

Among the three schools, Mount Pleasant Elementary stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking in the top 300 elementary schools in North Carolina and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the district and state averages in key test score metrics, particularly in mathematics and science proficiency. Its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.8 may contribute to its strong academic results.

Mount Pleasant High maintains a solid 3-star rating, but its statewide ranking has been declining in recent years. The school achieves a strong 87.7% four-year graduation rate, and its performance in certain subject areas, such as Math III, exceeds the district and state averages. However, the school's test scores are more mixed, with some subject areas performing better than others. The middle school, Mount Pleasant Middle, generally performs at or slightly below the district and state averages in mathematics and reading.