Mount Airy City Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,726 students in Mount Airy City Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Mount Airy City Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Mount Airy City Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.71
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
450 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
20%
# Black Students
126 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
7%
25%
# White Students
1,033 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
60%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
94 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
35
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
117
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
118
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
122
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
97
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
126
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
120
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
127
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
141
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
141
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
160
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
149
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
157
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
116
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,457 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,249 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Mount Airy City Schools School District?
Mount Airy City Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,726 students.
What is the rank of Mount Airy City Schools School District?
Mount Airy City Schools School District is ranked #129 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Airy City Schools School District?
60% of Mount Airy City Schools School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mount Airy City Schools School District?
Mount Airy City Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Mount Airy City Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,249 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,726 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20% in NC)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 64% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
