Mitchell High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bakersville, North Carolina 28705 · Mitchell County Schools
#226 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#9333 of 16,910 nationally
About Mitchell High
Mitchell High is a public high located in Bakersville, in the Mitchell County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 482 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 226th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (71th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 482.
There are 4 schools in Bakersville; Mitchell High ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Mitchell High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Mitchell High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mitchell Elementary School
Bakersville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
373 students · 527 m away
Mitchell Middle School
Bakersville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
380 students · 527 m away
Gouge Primary
Bakersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
144 students · 5.6 km away
Riverside Elementary
Newland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
98 students · 9.1 km away
Mayland Early College
Spruce Pine · Public high · Grades 9–13
113 students · 9.9 km away
Greenlee Primary
Spruce Pine · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
246 students · 11 km away
Burnsville Elementary
Burnsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students · 14 km away
East Yancey Middle
Burnsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
259 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
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484 students
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Lakewood High
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475 students
Union High
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494 students
Jones Senior High School
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495 students
East Wilkes High School
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469 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mitchell High a good school?
Mitchell High has a Success Index (US) of 46.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #226 of 528 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Mitchell High rank in North Carolina?
Mitchell High ranks #226 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #9333 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mitchell High?
Mitchell High had 482 students in 2025.
Is Mitchell High a elementary school or a high school?
Mitchell High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Mitchell High?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Mitchell High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.