- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mooresville, NC
Mooresville High School
Federal NCES profile for Mooresville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370312001333
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mooresville High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #16 of 18
- public schools in Mooresville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mooresville High School has class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mooresville High School ranks #16 of 18 public schools in Mooresville, NC.
School address
District: Mooresville Graded School District · North Carolina
NCES ID 370312001333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Mooresville High School held near 1,972 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 105.1 → 105.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 370312001333 · Mooresville, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,923 enr · 18.3:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Mooresville Middle (696 students)
Mooresville High School held near 1,972 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 105.1 → 105.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mooresville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mooresville High School
1,923 students
- Mooresville Mi 696
Mooresville Middle
696 students
- Mooresville In 690
Mooresville Intermediate
690 students
- East Mooresvil 612
East Mooresville Intermediate
612 students
- South Elementa 466
South Elementary
466 students
- Rocky River El 460
Rocky River Elementary
460 students
What this shows Mooresville High School reports 1,923 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mooresville High School compares
Mooresville High School 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,923 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,923
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$11,346
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
256
in-school suspensions + 169 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.2%
African American 19.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Mooresville High School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mooresville Graded School District reports $11,346 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mooresville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mooresville Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mooresville Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Mooresville Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rocky River Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mooresville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Mooresville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,923 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mooresville High School
How many students attend Mooresville High School?
Mooresville High School has 1,923 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mooresville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,969 (2022-23) → 1,972 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mooresville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mooresville High School is 18.3:1, which is 16% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mooresville High School?
32.1% of students at Mooresville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mooresville High School?
The largest demographic group at Mooresville High School is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Mooresville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mooresville High School?
Mooresville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Mooresville High School rank among public schools in Mooresville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mooresville High School ranks #16 of 18 public schools in Mooresville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mooresville on the city page.
What other schools are in Mooresville Graded School District?
Besides Mooresville High School, Mooresville Graded School District also operates Mooresville Middle (696 students), Mooresville Intermediate (690 students), and East Mooresville Intermediate (612 students). See the Mooresville Graded School District district page for the complete list.