Serving 620 students in grades 9-12, Mount Airy High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 620 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Mount Airy High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Airy High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Airy High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Airy High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Mount Airy High School?
620 students attend Mount Airy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Mount Airy High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Airy High School?
Mount Airy High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mount Airy High School offer ?
Mount Airy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mount Airy High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 620 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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