Mayland Early College vs Mitchell High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mayland Early College
Spruce Pine · Public high · Grades 9–13
113 students
Mitchell High
Bakersville · Public high · Grades 9–12
482 students
| Measure | Mayland Early College Spruce Pine, North Carolina | Mitchell High Bakersville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 528 | #226 of 528 |
| National rank | #5159 of 16,910 | #9333 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 113 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 113 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 28.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 52% |
| city | Spruce Pine | Bakersville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mayland Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 46.4).
- •Mayland Early College does better on math proficiency (90% vs 52%).
- •Mayland Early College does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 52%).
- •Mayland Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.3% vs 98.8%).
- •Mitchell High does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 28.3).
- •Mitchell High is the larger school with 482 students compared with 113.
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 Mayland Early College better than Mitchell High?
On the Success Index (US), Mayland Early College ranks higher (62.5 vs 46.4 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 Mayland Early College and Mitchell High?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Spruce Pine and Bakersville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mayland Early College: 113. Mitchell High: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mayland Early College and Mitchell High rank in North Carolina?
Mayland Early College is 105th of 528 and Mitchell High is 226th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).