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
Top Rankings
Mount Airy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mount Airy High School's student population of 620 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1895
School Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Rankings
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#171 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
23%
21%
Black
8%
25%
White
63%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Airy High School's ranking?
Mount Airy High School is ranked #171 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mount Airy High School often compared to?
Mount Airy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Surry Central High School, Millennium Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Airy High School part of?
Mount Airy High School is part of Mount Airy City Schools School District.
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