Best Schools in Mitchell County, NC
Mitchell County, NC has a total of 9 schools including 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 1,808 students attend Mitchell County, NC schools. On average, schools in Mitchell County score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Mitchell County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Mitchell County, NC
Mitchell County, NC has 3 high schools with 651 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Mitchell County score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Mitchell County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Mayland Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 119 Students
2. Mitchell High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 497 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mitchell County, NC
Mitchell County, NC has 2 middle schools with 438 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Mitchell County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Mitchell County meet expectations.
1. Harris Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 236 Students
2. Bowman Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 202 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mitchell County, NC
Mitchell County, NC has 4 elementary schools with 719 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Mitchell County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Mitchell County exceed expectations.
1. Deyton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 219 Students
2. Gouge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 227 Students
3. Greenlee Primary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 222 Students
4. Spruce Pine Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spruce Pine Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 51 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mitchell County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mitchell County, NC has a total population of 14,903 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mitchell County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Mitchell County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mitchell County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mitchell County, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Mitchell County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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- Projected Test Scores: 46%
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