Garner Magnet High School is a comprehensive public high school in Garner, North Carolina, United States, a city southeast of Raleigh. The school was founded as Garner Senior High School, which graduated its first class in 1969.
Serving 1,670 students in grades 9-12, Garner High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,670 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garner High School's student population of 1,670 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,670 students
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Year Founded
1968
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Garner High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garner High School is 0.70, which is less 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
#1073 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)45-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
34%
22%
Black
33%
24%
White
28%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)76%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garner High School's ranking?
Garner High School is ranked #1073 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garner High School?
The graduation rate of Garner High School is 76%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Garner High School?
1,670 students attend Garner High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Garner High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 28% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garner High School?
Garner High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Garner High School offer ?
Garner High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garner High School part of?
Garner High School is part of Wake County Schools.
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