Harris Middle

harris.mcsnc.org/

236 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

236

Total Students

17.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harris Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	38
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
188 (79.7 %)
Hispanic
38 (16.1 %)
Two or More
4 (1.7 %)
Black
3 (1.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Mitchell County Schools
Phone:	(828)766-3340
Website:	http://harris.mcsnc.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 71

Grade 7 75

Grade 8 90