Best High Schools in Mitchell County, NC

High schools
1
Students
497
Avg actual
37%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in Mitchell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mitchell High

D+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 497 Students

Best Middle Schools in Mitchell County, NC

Middle schools
7
Students
1,889
Avg actual
53%
Avg projected
48%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in Mitchell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Cranberry Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 170 Students

2. Cane River Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 191 Students

3. East Yancey Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students

4. West Mcdowell Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students

5. Avery Middle

D

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students

6. Bowman Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 202 Students

7. Harris Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 236 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Mitchell County, NC

Elementary schools
10
Students
2,018
Avg actual
52%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Mitchell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Freedom Trail Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 207 Students

2. South Toe Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 108 Students

3. Blue Ridge Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students

4. Burnsville Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students

5. North Cove Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students

6. Riverside Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 100 Students

7. Gouge Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 227 Students

8. Greenlee Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 222 Students

9. Spruce Pine Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Spruce Pine Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 51 Students

10. Deyton Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 219 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

4,439

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

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

C

17.09 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.23 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

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

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

979 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

34 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Mitchell County, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Mitchell County, NC

How many schools are in Mitchell County, NC?

Mitchell County, NC has 19 public schools: 1 high schools, 7 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 4,439 students in total.

How do schools in Mitchell County perform on state tests?

On average, 19 schools in Mitchell County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Mitchell County underperform expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mitchell County?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Mitchell County, NC

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Yancey County, NC

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Avery County, NC

  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Unicoi County, TN

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
McDowell County, NC

  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 54%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Carter County, TN

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Watauga County, NC

  • Actual: 62%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Madison County, NC

  • Actual: 58%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Burke County, NC

  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Washington County, TN

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Caldwell County, NC

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Mitchell County

2 places in Mitchell County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (2)

School districts (1)