Cox Mill High School is a comprehensive public high school in Concord, North Carolina.
Serving 1,772 students in grades 9-12, Cox Mill High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,772 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cox Mill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cox Mill High School's student population of 1,772 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,772 students
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
2009
Colors
Black, Purple, Teal
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cox Mill High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cox Mill High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#70 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)90%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
5%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
20%
24%
White
38%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)96%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cox Mill High School's ranking?
Cox Mill High School is ranked #70 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Cox Mill High School often compared to?
Cox Mill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Cabarrus High School, Hickory Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cox Mill High School?
The graduation rate of Cox Mill High School is 96%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Cox Mill High School?
1,772 students attend Cox Mill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Cox Mill High School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cox Mill High School?
Cox Mill High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cox Mill High School offer ?
Cox Mill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cox Mill High School part of?
Cox Mill High School is part of Cabarrus County Schools.
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