For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,942 students in Belmont, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Belmont, NC are South Point High School and Stuart W Cramer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belmont, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Belmont have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public high schools.
Belmont, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Point High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Belmont, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Point High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
906 South Point Road
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9612
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9612
Gr: 9-12 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Stuart W Cramer High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Lakewood Rd
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 866-5700
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 866-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Belmont, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gaston College-east Campus 722
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 866-6100
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 866-6100
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Belmont, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Belmont, NC include South Point High School and Stuart W Cramer High School.
How many public high schools are located in Belmont?
2 public high schools are located in Belmont.
What is the racial composition of students in Belmont?
Belmont public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Belmont are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Belmont include: South Point High School vs. Stuart W Cramer High School, Stuart W Cramer High School vs. South Point High School
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