Mountain Discovery Charter School School District
School District · Bryson City, North Carolina
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,477
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,477
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Evaluating Mountain Discovery Charter School?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Mountain Discovery Charter School as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Mountain Discovery
Bryson City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$12,477
$635 vs North Carolina median
District size
193 students
Smaller than North Carolina median
Top-Rated Schools in Mountain Discovery Charter School
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain Discovery | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mountain Discovery Charter School
Mountain Discovery Charter School is a Bryson City, North Carolina school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 193 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.5:1. The district invests $12,477 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.3/10, Mountain Discovery Charter School demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mountain Discovery, which has a composite score of 4.3/10.
In standardized testing, Mountain Discovery Charter School students show an average math proficiency of 55.6% and ELA proficiency of 64.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school .
District Map
Schools in Mountain Discovery Charter School, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mountain Discovery Charter School with test data.
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Bryson City
- Total Enrollment
- 193
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mountain Discovery Charter School?
Mountain Discovery Charter School has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mountain Discovery Charter School?
The average composite rating for Mountain Discovery Charter School is 4.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Mountain Discovery Charter School?
Mountain Discovery Charter School spends $12,477 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mountain Discovery Charter School?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mountain Discovery Charter School is 17.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mountain Discovery Charter School?
Mountain Discovery is the highest-rated school in Mountain Discovery Charter School with a composite score of 4.3/10.
What are the test scores in Mountain Discovery Charter School?
Across schools in Mountain Discovery Charter School with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.6%
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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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