Mount Airy High in Mount Airy, NC

At a glance

Reported students

620

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

37.48

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

North Carolina high enrollment

50th percentile

Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

413.5

Mount Airy High: 620 reported students.

State peer staffing position

34th percentile

16.5:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 588
Teachers (FTE): 29.7
Student–teacher ratio: 19.8:1

What the reported data says about Mount Airy High

Mount Airy High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Mount Airy. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Mount Airy City Schools. NCES reports 620 students for 2024–25.

Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, close to the North Carolina median of 18.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.2%). English learners represent 5.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Mount Airy High

1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.48 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 5.3%
Students with disabilities: 11.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 99.5%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0.5
Psychologists (FTE): 0.25
Social workers (FTE): 0.25

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White61.5%
Hispanic23.2%
Black7.6%
Asian1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial6.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

6 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Bruce H. Tharrington Primary

Elementary · Grades PK–02

432 reported students

Mount Airy Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

395 reported students

Jones Intermediate

Elementary · Grades 03–05

339 reported students

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Public schools near Mount Airy High

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Millennium Charter Academy Other · Charter · Millennium Charter Academy	KG–12	628	1 mi
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary Elementary · Mount Airy City Schools	PK–02	432	1.7 mi
Mount Airy Middle Middle · Mount Airy City Schools	06–08	395	1.8 mi
Franklin Elementary Elementary · Surry County Schools	PK–05	473	1.8 mi
Jones Intermediate Elementary · Mount Airy City Schools	03–05	339	1.9 mi
North Surry High High · Surry County Schools	09–12	792	3.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Mount Airy High

What grades does Mount Airy High serve?

Mount Airy High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Mount Airy City Schools.

How many students attend Mount Airy High?

Mount Airy High reported 620 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 617 North Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 588 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Mount Airy High?

The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 620 students and 37.48 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 18.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Mount Airy High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Mount Airy High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mount Airy City Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Mount Airy High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

99.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Mount Airy High in?

Mount Airy High is part of Mount Airy City Schools, based in Mount Airy, NC, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Mount Airy High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Millennium Charter Academy (1 mi), Bruce H. Tharrington Primary (1.7 mi), Mount Airy Middle (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.