For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 860 students in Brevard, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Brevard, NC are Brevard High School and Davidson River School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brevard, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Brevard have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
Brevard, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brevard High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Brevard, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brevard High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
609 N. Country Club Rd
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-4103
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-4103
Gr: 9-12 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Davidson River School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
970 Ecusta Rd
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-9567
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-9567
Gr: 6-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Brevard, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Brevard, NC include Brevard High School and Davidson River School.
How many public high schools are located in Brevard?
2 public high schools are located in Brevard.
What is the racial composition of students in Brevard?
Brevard public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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