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9 schools in Mooresville Graded School District

North Carolina · 5,917 students · 1 city

Mooresville Graded School District, North Carolina runs 9 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 5,917 students across 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.

4-year change in Mooresville Graded School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,917
+232 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
8
+1 (+14%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Mooresville Graded School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn North CarolinaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
56.0%#30 of 112N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
5,917#55 of 116#1,601 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
8#83 of 116N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
16.1:1#69 of 116#6,503 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
46.2%#105 of 114#4,731 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
62.5%#54 of 111#1,353 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Mooresville Graded School District

State test results across the district's 5 scored schools run from Mooresville Middle at 66.2% proficient to Mooresville High School at 44.8%, a gap of 21.4 points. That is the 94th widest gap among 104 North Carolina districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 7 district schools that reported both years went from 6,061 to 5,268 students (down 13%) and from 368 to 330 full-time teachers (down 10%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Mooresville Graded School District

Mooresville Graded School District administers 9 public schools across North Carolina, collectively teacheing roughly 5,917 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, Mooresville Graded School District spans 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.

On a per-school basis, Mooresville Graded School District runs about 657 students per school, 15% above the state mean of roughly 571.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Mooresville Graded School District has climbed 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 5,685 students to 5,917. The school count climbed from 7 to 8 across the same 4-year window.

On allk12, the community for Mooresville Graded School District discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Mooresville Graded School District run?
Mooresville Graded School District has 9 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 5,917 students in North Carolina.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Mooresville Graded School District?
Mooresville Graded School District includes 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
What is the largest school in Mooresville Graded School District?
Mooresville High School is the largest public school in Mooresville Graded School District by enrollment, with approximately 1,923 students.
What grade levels does Mooresville Graded School District serve?
Mooresville Graded School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 9 schools.