Total enrollment
1,379
+466 (+51%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Bakersville
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
747
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,568
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
5
public K-12
| 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 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Bakersville has increased 51% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 913 students to 1,379. The school count climbed from 3 to 4 across the same 4-year 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.