For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,997 students in 27217, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 27217, NC are Clover Garden, Alamance Virtual School and Hugh M Cummings High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27217 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27217, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27217 have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clover Garden, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27217, NC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clover Garden
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2454 Altamahaw Union Ridge Roa
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 586-9440
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 586-9440
Gr: K-12 | 950 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Alamance Virtual School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
612 Apple Street
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6134
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6134
Gr: 4-12 | 234 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Hugh M Cummings High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 N Mebane Street
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6100
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 813 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technical Education Center
Vocational School
2550 Buckingham Road
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6092
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6092
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 27217, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27217, NC include Clover Garden, Alamance Virtual School and Hugh M Cummings High School.
How many public high schools are located in 27217?
4 public high schools are located in 27217.
What is the racial composition of students in 27217?
27217 public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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