Serving 102 students in grades 9-13, Mayland Early College ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mayland Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Mayland Early College's student population of 102 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mayland Early College is 0.36, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥80%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
n/a
25%
White
79%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mayland Early College?
The graduation rate of Mayland Early College is 80-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Mayland Early College?
102 students attend Mayland Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Mayland Early College students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mayland Early College?
Mayland Early College has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mayland Early College offer ?
Mayland Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mayland Early College part of?
Mayland Early College is part of Mitchell County Schools School District.
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