Top 3 Best Northampton County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,633 students in Northampton County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Northampton County, NC are Northampton Virtual Academy, Kipp Gaston College Preparatory and Northampton County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northampton County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Northampton County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Northampton County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kipp Gaston College Preparatory, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Northampton County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northampton Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
701 N Church St
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-1371
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Kipp Gaston College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
320 Pleasant Hill Road
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 308-6932
Grades: K-12
| 1,340 students
Rank: #33.
Northampton County High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
152 Hurricane Drive
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Northampton County, NC

Northampton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
504 Nc 46 Hwy
Garysburg, NC 27831
(252) 536-4149
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
400 Broughton Street
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520
Grades: 6-8
| 105 students
152 Hurricane Dr
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 534-1371
Grades: 7-12
| 307 students
152 Hurricane Drive
Gaston, NC 27832
(919) 807-3300
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
152 Hurricane Dr
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
8380 Hwy 305 S
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-4791
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
210 Roberts Road
Rich Square, NC 27869
(252) 539-2937
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Po Box 309
Seaboard, NC 27876
(252) 589-2041
Grades: PK-5
| 103 students
4671 Nc 46 Hwy W
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2877
Grades: PK-K
| 87 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Northampton County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Northampton County, NC include Northampton Virtual Academy, Kipp Gaston College Preparatory and Northampton County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Northampton County, NC?
3 public high schools are located in Northampton County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Northampton County, NC?
Northampton County, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 92% 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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