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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Mooresville Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 16,278 students in Mooresville, NC (there are 5 private schools, serving 409 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Mooresville, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%). Mooresville has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in North Carolina.
The top-ranked public schools in Mooresville, NC are The Brawley School, Pine Lake Preparatory and Woodland Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mooresville, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Mooresville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Mooresville, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Brawley School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
132 Swift Arrow Drive
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 892-4711
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Pine Lake Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
104 Yellow Wood Circle
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 237-5304
Gr: K-12 | 1,888 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Woodland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
288 Forest Lake Boulevard
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 663-1370
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Lake Norman High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
186 Doolie Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 799-8555
Gr: 9-12 | 1,905 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Rocky River Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
483 Rocky River Rd
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2740
Gr: PK-2 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Mooresville High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
659 E Center Ave
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2580
Gr: 9-12 | 1,923 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Lake Norman Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
255 Oak Tree Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 662-8261
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Woodland Heights Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
272 Forest Lake Blvd
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 664-4430
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Langtree Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
154 Foundation Ct
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 235-0865
Gr: K-12 | 1,376 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Coddle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
141 Frank's Crossing Loop
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 439-1550
Gr: PK-5 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
Lakeshore Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
252 Lakeshore School Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 660-5970
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
217 W Mcneely Ave
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2550
Gr: K-2 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1313.
South Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
839 S Magnolia St
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2650
Gr: PK-2 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1414.
East Mooresville Intermediate
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1711 Landis Highway
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2700
Gr: 3-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1515.
Mooresville Intermediate
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1438 Coddle Creek Hwy
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2680
Gr: 3-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1616.
Lakeshore Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
244 Lakeshore School Drive
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 799-0187
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1717.
Shepherd Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1748 Charlotte Hwy
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 664-2582
Gr: PK-5 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1818.
Mooresville Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
233 Kistler Farm Rd
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2720
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Nf Woods Campus
Alternative School
574 W Mclelland Ave
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2500
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Selma Burke Middle School
235 Rinehardt Rd
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2670
Gr: 6-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Mooresville, NC?
How many public schools are located in Mooresville?
20 public schools are located in Mooresville.
What percentage of students in Mooresville go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Mooresville are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mooresville?
Mooresville public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mooresville are often viewed compared to one another?

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