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#1048 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 40% in state
Mount Airy High
High School · Mount Airy City Schools · Mount Airy, NC
A Mount Airy City Schools high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1011 N South St, Mount Airy, NC 27030
- Math 75% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mount Airy High score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 64% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mount Airy 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,786/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Airy), 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
$47,213
Median home value
$153,100
Median rent
$727/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 661 | Compare → |
| North Surry HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 823 | Compare → |
| White Plains Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 67 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mount Airy City Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,250NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mount Airy High is listed in Mount Airy City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mount Airy High
Mount Airy High is a public high school in Mount Airy, NC, part of Mount Airy City Schools, serving approximately 620 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,048 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Airy High
What grades does Mount Airy High serve?
Mount Airy High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mount Airy High?
Mount Airy High has an enrollment of approximately 620 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Airy High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Airy High is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount Airy High rank in NC?
Mount Airy High ranks #1,048 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Mount Airy High's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Airy High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Mount Airy High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Airy High has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mount Airy High a charter school?
No, Mount Airy High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount Airy High a Title I school?
No, Mount Airy High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Airy High?
99.5% of students at Mount Airy 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
- 620
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Surry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (336) 789-5147
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27030)
- 36,350
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 27030; 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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