Mayland Early College

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Mayland Early College ranks 113 th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mayland Early College is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, with a relatively small student population of 119. This school consistently outperforms the Mitchell County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in academic metrics, ranking among the top high schools in the state.

Mayland Early College boasts exceptional academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates on End-of-Course (EOC) tests compared to the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 82.9% proficiency in EOC Biology, far surpassing the 61.8% for the Mitchell County Schools district and 53.4% for the state. Similarly, in the 2022-2023 school year, Mayland Early College achieved 100% proficiency in EOC English II, compared to 60.9% for the district and 58.5% for the state. The school's consistent high rankings and 4 or 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger further demonstrate its academic excellence.

Mayland Early College's exceptional performance extends across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, and low socioeconomic status students. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school ranked 42 out of 588 North Carolina high schools for female students and 14 out of 602 for male students, both with a 5-star rating. Additionally, the school has seen a significant decrease in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 97.74% in 2020-2021 to 39.5% in 2022-2023, suggesting a more diverse student population. Compared to nearby schools like Mitchell High, Mayland Early College consistently outperforms in academic metrics, making it a standout choice for families in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

264 Mayland Dr
Spruce Pine, NC 28777

(828) 766-2590

District: Mitchell County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
113^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,370

Feeder schools for Mayland Early College:

Elementary:	Deyton Elementary
	Gouge Elementary
	Greenlee Primary
Middle:	Bowman Middle
	Harris Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 23.8

Number of students: 119

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.2%

Hispanic:

10.1%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mayland Early College ranks better than 82.3% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.6. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.2%), Hispanic (10.1%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mayland Early College is 23.8. (See more...)

Compare Mayland Early College employs 5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mayland Early College is $7,370.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mayland Early College:

SchoolDigger ranks Mayland Early College 113^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Mayland Early College in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

White students:

Mitchell County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Mitchell County Schools 108^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mayland Early College

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Rank History for all students at Mayland Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	90.27	68^th	594	88.6%
2022	88.06	90^th	621	85.5%
2023	94.43	34^th	626	94.6%
2024	84.60	113^th	640	82.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mayland Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	97.09	24^th	597	96.0%
2024	78.97	120^th	613	80.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Mayland Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	84.64	91^st	594	84.7%
2023	92.48	42^nd	588	92.9%
2024	83.92	111^th	602	81.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mayland Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	80.82	51^st	403	87.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Mayland Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	82.60	115^th	585	80.3%
2023	96.46	14^th	602	97.7%
2024	81.21	130^th	607	78.6%

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Rank History for White students at Mayland Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	85.66	84^th	534	84.3%
2023	93.36	29^th	537	94.6%
2024	76.17	142^nd	553	74.3%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a student
Monday, January 16, 2023

I absolutely ADORE going to Mayland. There is about 12-15 people in a regular high school class, but for the convenience of the teachers, they have combined some classes to where there is about 20 students in a class. The staff are wonderful and always so eager to help you. I 100 recommend! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Mayland Early College

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	30	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	33
2011	48	0	0	4	0	0	52
2012	67	0	0	5	0	0	72
2013	75	1	0	8	0	0	84
2014	71	0	1	6	0	2	80
2015	89	1	1	9	0	2	102
2016	95	1	1	16	0	3	116
2017	93	1	1	23	0	3	121
2018	103	1	1	27	0	2	134
2019	103	0	2	28	0	1	134
2020	116	0	2	27	0	3	148
2021	110	0	1	20	0	2	133
2022	90	1	1	16	0	5	113
2023	99	0	2	12	0	6	119

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mayland Early College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	33	3.0	11.0	78.8
2011	52	6.0	8.6	80.8
2012	72	6.0	12.0	73.6
2013	84	6.0	14.0	81
2014	80	5.2	15.2	82.5
2015	102	6.0	17.0	68.6
2016	116	6.0	19.3	57.8
2017	121	4.5	26.8	46.3
2018	134	4.0	33.5	42.5
2019	134	4.9	26.9	35.1
2020	148	4.9	29.9	33.1
2021	133	5.0	26.6	97.7
2022	113	5.0	22.6	19.5
2023	119	5.0	23.8	39.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mayland Early College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	33	3.0	11.0	78.8
2011	52	6.0	8.6	80.8
2012	72	6.0	12.0	73.6
2013	84	6.0	14.0	81
2014	80	5.2	15.2	82.5
2015	102	6.0	17.0	68.6
2016	116	6.0	19.3	57.8
2017	121	4.5	26.8	46.3
2018	134	4.0	33.5	42.5
2019	134	4.9	26.9	35.1
2020	148	4.9	29.9	33.1
2021	133	5.0	26.6	97.7
2022	113	5.0	22.6	19.5
2023	119	5.0	23.8	39.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mayland Early College

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$209 (2.8%)	$7,160 (97.2%)	$7,370

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mayland Early College

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Mayland Early College)	90.2	85	5.2%
End of Course Biology (Mitchell County Schools)	63.9	62.4	1.5%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (Mayland Early College)	93.9	100	6.1%
End of Course English II (Mitchell County Schools)	69.5	60.9	8.6%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Mayland Early College)	85.2	82.1	3.1%
End of Course Math I (Mitchell County Schools)	41.2	45.9	4.7%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (Mayland Early College)	85.7	97	11.3%
End of Course Math III (Mitchell County Schools)	38.4	51.8	13.4%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	134	119	11.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	28	12	57.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	103	99	3.9%
Two or More Races	1	6	500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.1%	39.5%	4.4%

Schools Near Mayland Early College

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)		EOG Reading (2024)		EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mayland Early College	Public	9-12	264 Mayland Dr	Spruce Pine	28777	Mitchell County	Mitchell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 766-2590	119	5	23.8	39.5%	99 (83.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (10.1%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.0%)	84.6	113^th of 640 public high schools	82.3%		94.4	34^th of 626 public high schools	94.6%	79	82.9	81.8	95.0	71.4						$7,370	$209	$7,160
Mitchell High	Public	9-12	416 Ledger School Rd	Bakersville	28705	Mitchell County	Mitchell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 766-3400	497	37	13.4	50.1%	413 (83.1%)	2 (0.4%)	71 (14.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	29.5	455^th of 640 public high schools	28.9%		36.5	384^th of 626 public high schools	38.7%	71	55.6	47.7	18.8	41.5						$11,982	$572	$11,410
Avery County High	Public	9-12	401 Avery County High School R	Newland	28657	Avery County	Avery County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 733-0151	613	40	15.3	58.4%	495 (80.8%)	5 (0.8%)	82 (13.4%)	7 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	20 (3.3%)	31.1	441^st of 640 public high schools	31.1%		40.2	351^st of 626 public high schools	43.9%	90	41.1	48.1	26.2	54.8						$10,821	$537	$10,285
McDowell Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	346 West McDowell Junior High	Marion	28752	McDowell County	McDowell County Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(828) 652-3390	140	7	20.0	26.4%	121 (86.4%)	9 (6.4%)	5 (3.6%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	12.5	573^rd of 640 public high schools	10.5%		10.4	578^th of 626 public high schools	7.7%	5	9.1	44.4	7.7		16.7	16.7	18.2	47.1	58.8
McDowell High School	Public	9-12	600 McDowell High School Dr	Marion	28752	McDowell County	McDowell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 652-7920	1,416	94	15.0	60.0%	1,055 (74.5%)	42 (3.0%)	230 (16.2%)	13 (0.9%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	71 (5.0%)	32.1	429^th of 640 public high schools	33.0%		31.5	423^rd of 626 public high schools	32.4%	6	38.0	51.6	33.7	50.9						$9,698	$1,036	$8,662
Mountain Heritage High	Public	9-12	333 Mtn Heritage HS Road	Burnsville	28714	Yancey County	Yancey County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 682-6103	639	48	13.4	48.4%	524 (82.0%)	0 (0.0%)	103 (16.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	62.9	217^th of 640 public high schools	66.1%		72.8	161^st of 626 public high schools	74.3%	56	78.4	66.0	41.2	64.7						$11,483	$884	$10,599
McDowell Early College	Public	9-12	54 College Drive	Marion	28752	McDowell County	McDowell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 659-0411	225	12	18.4	42.7%	166 (73.8%)	4 (1.8%)	43 (19.1%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.6%)	93.3	48^th of 640 public high schools	92.5%		95.8	16^th of 626 public high schools	97.4%	32	84.4	97.3	92.3	93.9						$7,400	$232	$7,168
McDowell Academy for Innovation	Public	9-12	54 College Drive	Marion	28752	McDowell County	McDowell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 659-0411	113	8	14.1	51.3%	75 (66.4%)	7 (6.2%)	26 (23.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.5%)	96.4	7^th of 640 public high schools	98.9%		94.5	32^nd of 626 public high schools	94.9%	25	100.0	97.3	96.2	100.0						$24,717	$228	$24,489

Frequently Asked Questions about Mayland Early College

What district is Mayland Early College in?

Mitchell County Schools

Is Mayland Early College a good school?

Mayland Early College ranks 113^th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mayland Early College?

In the 2022-23 school year, 119 students attended Mayland Early College.

What is the racial makeup of Mayland Early College?

Students at Mayland Early College are 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Mayland Early College?

Mayland Early College is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Deyton Elementary
Elementary : Gouge Elementary
Elementary : Greenlee Primary
Middle : Bowman Middle
Middle : Harris Middle

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