Mount Airy City Schools School District
School District · Mount Airy, North Carolina
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,250
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,250
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#74 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,250
+$138 vs North Carolina median
District size
1,761 students
Smaller than North Carolina median
About Mount Airy City Schools
Mount Airy City Schools is a Mount Airy, North Carolina school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,761 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. The district invests $13,250 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Mount Airy City Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jones Intermediate, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Mount Airy City Schools students show an average math proficiency of 52.4% and ELA proficiency of 50.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Mount Airy City Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mount Airy City Schools with test data.
Schools in Mount Airy City Schools
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Mount Airy
- Total Enrollment
- 1,761
- Teachers (FTE)
- 117
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mount Airy City Schools?
Mount Airy City Schools has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mount Airy City Schools?
The average composite rating for Mount Airy City Schools is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Mount Airy City Schools?
Mount Airy City Schools spends $13,250 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mount Airy City Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mount Airy City Schools is 15.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mount Airy City Schools?
Jones Intermediate is the highest-rated school in Mount Airy City Schools with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Mount Airy City Schools?
Across schools in Mount Airy City Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mount Airy City Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Mount Airy City Schools has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.7%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in NC
Compare Mount Airy City Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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