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Mitchell High
High School · Mitchell County Schools · Bakersville, NC
A Mitchell County Schools high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
416 Ledger School Rd, Bakersville, NC 28705
- Math 32% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mitchell High score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 44% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* 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%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mitchell High 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,350
Median home value
$202,200
Median rent
$855/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-county Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4 | K–12 | 4.9 mi | 35 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mitchell County Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Mitchell High is listed in Mitchell County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mitchell High
Mitchell High is a public high school in Bakersville, NC, part of Mitchell County Schools, serving approximately 508 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,676 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mitchell High
What grades does Mitchell High serve?
Mitchell High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mitchell High?
Mitchell High has an enrollment of approximately 508 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mitchell High is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mitchell High rank in NC?
Mitchell High ranks #1,676 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Mitchell High's MySchoolScout rating?
Mitchell High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Mitchell High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mitchell High has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mitchell High a charter school?
No, Mitchell High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mitchell High a Title I school?
No, Mitchell High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mitchell High?
98.0% of students at Mitchell High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 508
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mitchell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (828) 766-3400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28705)
- 6,733
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 49.5
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 28705; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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