Serving 1,972 students in grades 9-12, Mooresville High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,972 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mooresville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mooresville High School's student population of 1,972 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,972 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mooresville High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mooresville High School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#339 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
19%
25%
White
58%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mooresville High School's ranking?
Mooresville High School is ranked #339 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mooresville High School often compared to?
Mooresville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Norman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mooresville High School?
The graduation rate of Mooresville High School is 96%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Mooresville High School?
1,972 students attend Mooresville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Mooresville High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 14% 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 Mooresville High School?
Mooresville High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mooresville High School offer ?
Mooresville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mooresville High School part of?
Mooresville High School is part of Mooresville Graded School District.
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