How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Mitchell County Schools | Mount Airy City Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bakersville, North Carolina | Mount Airy, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 1,722 | 1,726 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.3:1 | 14.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Mitchell County Schools | Mount Airy City Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,405 | $13,250 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.4% | 23.5% |
| State Revenue | 64.2% | 59.3% |
| Local Revenue | 18.5% | 17.2% |
Mitchell County Schools
Federal State Local
Mount Airy City Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Mitchell County Schools | Mount Airy City Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.8% | 56.0% |
| African American | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% | 28.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 81.5% | 99.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Mitchell County Schools | Mount Airy City Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 339:1 | 605:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.8% | 22.3% |
School Types
Mitchell County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Mount Airy City Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.