For the 2024 school year, there are 22 special education public high schools serving 1,980 students in North Carolina.
The top ranked special education public high schools in North Carolina are Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind, Conover Special Education and South Lexington Developmental Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Carolina special education public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 57% statewide average).
North Carolina special education public high school have a Graduation Rate of 22%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Catawba Rosenwald Education Center, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public High Schools in North Carolina (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 Ashe Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27699
(919) 733-6192
Raleigh, NC 27699
(919) 733-6192
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Conover Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 7th Street Place Sw
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-9532
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-9532
Grades: PK-12
| 85 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
South Lexington Developmental Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Cotton Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Vidant Health
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Spruce Street
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 758-4621
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 758-4621
Grades: PK-12
| 259 students
Rank: #55.
Edgewood Cmty Developmental
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Peachtree St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5970
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5970
Grades: 5-12
| 49 students
Rank: #66.
C Joyner Greene Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
604 East Main Street
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 454-7440
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 454-7440
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #77.
North Shelby
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Charles Road
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8230
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8230
Grades: PK-12
| 83 students
Rank: #88.
Gateway Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3205 East Wendover Aveune
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2575
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2575
Grades: PK-12
| 95 students
Rank: #99.
Carter High School
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
851 Highland Court
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4119
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4119
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
Rank: #1010.
Haynes Inman Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Haynes Road
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 881-7170
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 881-7170
Grades: PK-12
| 101 students
Rank: #1111.
Lowrance Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1394 Thurmond St
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4181
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4181
Grades: 6-9
| 142 students
Rank: #1212.
Metro School
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
405 S. Davidson St
Charlotte, NC 28202
(980) 343-5450
Charlotte, NC 28202
(980) 343-5450
Grades: PK-13
| 186 students
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Eastern Nc School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1311 Hwy 301 South
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-2450
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-2450
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Floyd L Knight Children Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
607 W Mcintosh St
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-4634
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-4634
Grades: PK-12
| 114 students
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Longview
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
318 N King Charles Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7691
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7691
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Nc School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
517 W Fleming Dr
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 432-5388
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 432-5388
Grades: PK-12
| 62 students
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
North Liberty
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
523 Enola Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-9656
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-9656
Grades: PK-12
| 67 students
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Wolfe School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
722 Brewer Drive
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1568
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1568
Grades: K-12
| 109 students
Rank: #1919.
Webb Street School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1623 N Webb Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 864-9667
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 864-9667
Grades: PK-12
| 151 students
Rank: #2020.
Catawba Rosenwald Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
403 6th Ave Sw
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-2734
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-2734
Grades: K-12
| 3 students
Rank: #2121.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5833 Millhaven Lane
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 343-0680
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 343-0680
Grades: K-13
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
Discovery Program At The Springs
Special Education School
163 Barium Dr
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-6015
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-6015
Grades: PK-12
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public high schools in North Carolina?
The top ranked special education public high schools in North Carolina include Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind, Conover Special Education and South Lexington Developmental Center.
How many special education public high schools are located in North Carolina?
22 special education public high schools are located in North Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in North Carolina?
North Carolina special education public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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