Best Mitchell County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 610 students in Mitchell County, NC.

The top-ranked public high schools in Mitchell County, NC are Mayland Early College and Mitchell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Mitchell County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Mitchell County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.

Mitchell County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Mayland Early College, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).