HARRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Harris Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Mitchell County Schools school district, located in Spruce Pine, NC with about 237 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Harris Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Harris Middle School, located in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Mitchell County Schools district. Situated in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the personal development of its middle-grade students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to engage with their local community.
The school emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere, utilizing resources to help students navigate the unique social and intellectual challenges of adolescence. Through its official website, Harris Middle maintains a connection with families by providing updates on academic calendars, extracurricular opportunities, and district policies. As a community-focused school, it serves as a central hub for student growth in Mitchell County, striving to equip pupils with the foundational skills and character necessary for future success.
For more information, contact Harris Middle at (828) 766-3340 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Spruce Pine, NC 28777-3119
(828) 766-3340
http://harris.mcsnc.org/
HARRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Spruce Pine, NC with about 237 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Mitchell County Schools
- Total Students:
- 237
- Teachers:
- 18.42
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 237 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HARRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 82.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.9%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.