East Lake Norman News

There were 5,731 students enrolled in Mooresville Graded School District in the 2023-24 school year, 1.9% less than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Mooresville Graded School District roughly covers eight schools within Iredell County and has a main office in Mooresville.

Among the eight schools in Mooresville Graded School District, Mooresville High School recorded the highest enrollment of 1,921 students in the 2023-24 school year.

Despite boasting a favorable teacher-student ratio of 1:15, surpassing the national average, North Carolina's public schools face a significant funding gap. The state's per-student expenditure of $10,519 falls considerably short of the national average of $14,295.

North Carolina's public schools faced a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.

North Carolina's public schools are facing a significant funding gap, with a per-student expenditure of $10,519 — well below the national average of $14,295.

This financial strain is further compounded by a significant challenge in staffing with a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.

School	Total Enrollment
Mooresville High School	1,921
Mooresville Intermediate School	660
Selma Burke Middle School	654
Mooresville Middle School	641
East Mooresville Intermediate School	611
Park View Elementary School	433
Rocky River Elementary School	415
South Elementary School	396