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#1305 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 49% in state
Harris Middle
Middle School · Mitchell County Schools · Spruce Pine, NC
A Mitchell County Schools middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
121 Harris Street, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
- Math 53% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harris Middle score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 53% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Harris Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,599/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spruce Pine), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,399
Median home value
$206,300
Median rent
$686/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28777; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-county Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Bethel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Bowman MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 5–8 | Not available | 189 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mitchell County Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,405NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harris Middle is listed in Mitchell County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harris Middle
Harris Middle is a public middle school in Spruce Pine, NC, part of Mitchell County Schools, serving approximately 222 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,305 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harris Middle
What grades does Harris Middle serve?
Harris Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Harris Middle?
Harris Middle has an enrollment of approximately 222 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harris Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Harris Middle is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harris Middle rank in NC?
Harris Middle ranks #1,305 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Harris Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Harris Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Harris Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harris Middle has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Harris Middle a charter school?
No, Harris Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harris Middle a Title I school?
No, Harris Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harris Middle?
98.6% of students at Harris Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 222
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mitchell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.0%
- Phone
- (828) 766-3340
- Area population (ZIP 28777)
- 10,368
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28777; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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