Total enrollment
1,379
+397 (+40%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Bakersville
North Carolina · Public K-12
Public K-12 education in Bakersville reaches 1,568 students across 5 schools, with a level mix of 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Bakersville
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
83%
was 92%
% Hispanic
14%
was 5%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowman Middle | Middle | 05-08 | 189 |
| Gouge Primary | Elementary | PK-02 | 144 |
| Mitchell Elementary School | Elementary | 03-05 | 373 |
| Mitchell High | High | 09-12 | 482 |
| Mitchell Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 380 |
About Bakersville
Bakersville, North Carolina is home to 5 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,568 students. By school count, it is a small city.
In terms of grade levels, the city is built around 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Bakersville average about 314 students each, 45% lower than the North Carolina norm.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Bakersville has increased 40% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 982 students to 1,379. The school count climbed from 3 to 4 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 92% to 83% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Bakersville discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.