Gouge Primary vs Mitchell High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gouge Primary
Bakersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
144 students
Mitchell High
Bakersville · Public high · Grades 9–12
482 students
| Measure | Gouge Primary Bakersville, North Carolina | Mitchell High Bakersville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #914 of 1,457 | #226 of 528 |
| National rank | #40907 of 50,301 | #9333 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 144 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 144 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| city | Bakersville | Bakersville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mitchell High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 26.2).
- •Mitchell High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Mitchell High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Gouge Primary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 98.8%).
- •Gouge Primary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.4).
- •Mitchell High is the larger school with 482 students compared with 144.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gouge Primary better than Mitchell High?
On the Success Index (US), Mitchell High ranks higher (46.4 vs 26.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gouge Primary and Mitchell High?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Bakersville and Bakersville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gouge Primary: 144. Mitchell High: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gouge Primary and Mitchell High rank in North Carolina?
Gouge Primary is 914th of 1,457 and Mitchell High is 226th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).