School District · North Carolina
Mitchell County Schools
📍 Bakersville, NC · Mitchell County · NCES LEAID 3703000
Kindergarten – Ungraded
Grade Span
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Kindergarten – Ungraded
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District Mailing Address
72 Ledger School Rd, Bakersville, NC 28705
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
3703000
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Mitchell County Schools2 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Mitchell County Schools?▼
Mitchell County Schools serves 2 zip codes: 28705, 28777. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Mitchell County Schools rated?▼
Mitchell County Schools has an overall rating of 3 out of 10 (Below Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 21st percentile among North Carolina school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within North Carolina only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Mitchell County Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 1,722 students across 7 schools for Mitchell County Schools.
What grades does Mitchell County Schools serve?▼
Mitchell County Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Kindergarten – Ungraded.
How do I contact Mitchell County Schools?▼
You can reach Mitchell County Schools by phone at (828)766-2220 or by mail at 72 Ledger School Rd, Bakersville, NC 28705. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Mitchell County Schools
Mitchell County Schools is a public school district serving 2 zip codes in North Carolina, primarily in Mitchell County. It carries an overall rating of 3/10 (Below Average), the 21st percentile among North Carolina districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other North Carolina districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (828)766-2220 before making a housing decision.