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Mitchell County Schools


At a glance
This district is not ranked due to insufficient test score data.
72 Ledger School Rd
Bakersville, NC 28705-9533
·(828) 766-2220·All North Carolina district rankings →
Statewide performance 2016–2024
2024: better than 55.4% of districts
6
Schools
1,738
Students
Top rankedMayland Early College115th of 641 North Carolina high schools
Smallest classes
Gouge Primary 11 students per teacher
Summary:

The Mitchell County Schools district in North Carolina consists of 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district serves a diverse student population with varying academic performance across the schools.

Among the standout schools in the district is Mayland Early College, a high school that consistently ranks among the top in the state with its 4-5 star rating and significantly higher test scores than the district and state averages, particularly in Math I, Math III, and English II. Another strong performer is Bowman Middle, a 4-star school that ranks in the top 30% of middle schools in the state and has strong performance on EOG tests across all grade levels. In contrast, the district's other high school, Mitchell High, struggles with lower test scores in Math I and Math III.

The elementary and middle schools in the Mitchell County Schools district generally perform below the state averages on EOG tests, particularly in Math and Reading, indicating a need to focus on improving core academic skills at the lower grade levels. Additionally, the district's high free/reduced lunch rates across the schools suggest that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in student achievement, and targeted interventions and support for economically disadvantaged students could be an area of focus.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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