Mooresville Graded School District

Mooresville, North Carolina — 7 schools

5,971
Total Enrollment
7
Schools
$16,322
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Mooresville Graded School District operates 7 public schools serving 5,971 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 2 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 5,268 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Iredell County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,322 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 35.2% local, 49.3% state, and 15.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $73,468 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 44/100, ranked #145 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 7 schools offering Advanced Placement (18 AP courses district-wide), a 496.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 33.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 55.6% White, 18.8% African American, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Mooresville High School accounts for 36.5% of all Mooresville Graded School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Mooresville Graded School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Mooresville Graded School District school enrollment varies 4.6× across entities

Mooresville Graded School District school enrollment ranges from 421 students (lowest) to 1,923 students (highest), a spread of 1,502 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Mooresville Graded School District student-counselor ratio is 497:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Mooresville Graded School District chronic absenteeism rate is 33.2% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

15.4%
Federal
49.3%
State
35.2%
Local

Funding Equity

44
Equity Score
145 / 293
State Rank
45
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Iredell County county, where this district is located.

$1,167
Studio/mo
$1,222
1 BR/mo
$1,340
2 BR/mo
$1,809
3 BR/mo
$2,248
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$73,468
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 7 schools in Mooresville Graded School District.

White 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
African American 18.8%
Asian 1.6%
Multiracial 7.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 7
Schools with AP
18 AP courses total
496.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
33.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Mooresville Graded School District

School Enrollment
Mooresville High School
1,923
Mooresville Middle
696
Mooresville Intermediate
690
East Mooresville Intermediate
612
South Elementary
466
Rocky River Elementary
460
Park View Elementary
421

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mooresville Graded School District?

Mooresville Graded School District has 7 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary, 2 other. Total enrollment is 5,971 students.

How much does Mooresville Graded School District spend per student?

Mooresville Graded School District spends $16,322 per student. The district has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #145 in North Carolina.

What is the average teacher salary in Mooresville Graded School District?

The average teacher salary in Mooresville Graded School District is $73,468 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Mooresville Graded School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Iredell County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Mooresville Graded School District?

Mooresville Graded School District students are 55.6% White, 18.8% African American, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% Asian, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Mooresville Graded School District?

Mooresville Graded School District has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #145 out of 293 districts in North Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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