Mitchell County Schools School District

The Mitchell County Schools School District is located in Bakersville, NC and includes 8 schools that serve 2,206 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Mitchell County Schools School District spends $8,396 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 59% on instruction, 36% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student Information

The Mitchell County Schools School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 5% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Mitchell County Schools School District, 16% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Mitchell County Schools School District serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.