Serving 896 students in grades 9-12, Mount Pleasant High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 896 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Mount Pleasant High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Pleasant High School is 0.36, 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Pleasant High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Pleasant High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Mount Pleasant High School?
896 students attend Mount Pleasant High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Mount Pleasant High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Pleasant High School?
Mount Pleasant High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mount Pleasant High School offer ?
Mount Pleasant High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Pleasant High School part of?
we have moved all over the country and this is one of the best schools we have seen. The staff expects a lot from the kids and will help if they start to lag behind. One of it's greatest attributes is the band with Mr.Tulbert and Mr. Lee.
- Posted by Parent - sjgol
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 896 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
