- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bakersville, NC
Mitchell High
Federal NCES profile for Mitchell High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370300001297
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mitchell High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bakersville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mitchell High has class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bakersville, NC.
School address
District: Mitchell County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370300001297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Mitchell High held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 370300001297 · Bakersville, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 13.4:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenlee Primary (246 students)
Mitchell High held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mitchell High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mitchell High
482 students
- Greenlee Prima
Greenlee Primary
246 students
- Harris Middle
Harris Middle
236 students
- Deyton Element
Deyton Elementary
219 students
- Bowman Middle
Bowman Middle
202 students
- Gouge Elementa 144
Gouge Elementary
144 students
What this shows Mitchell High reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mitchell High compares
Mitchell High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▼ 30% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,405
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Mitchell High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mitchell County Schools reports $14,405 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mitchell High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenlee Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harris Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deyton Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowman Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gouge Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mitchell High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mitchell High
How many students attend Mitchell High?
Mitchell High has 482 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bakersville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mitchell High is 13.4:1, which is 15% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mitchell High?
46.5% of students at Mitchell High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mitchell High?
The largest demographic group at Mitchell High is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Bakersville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mitchell High?
Mitchell High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mitchell High rank among public schools in Bakersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bakersville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mitchell County Schools?
Besides Mitchell High, Mitchell County Schools also operates Greenlee Primary (246 students), Harris Middle (236 students), and Deyton Elementary (219 students). See the Mitchell County Schools district page for the complete list.