For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 455 students in Cerro Gordo, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Cerro Gordo, NC is West Columbus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cerro Gordo, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Cerro Gordo have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Cerro Gordo, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Columbus High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cerro Gordo, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Columbus High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7294 Andrew Jackson Hwy
Cerro Gordo, NC 28430
(910) 654-6111
Cerro Gordo, NC 28430
(910) 654-6111
Grades: 9-12
| 455 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cerro Gordo, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Cerro Gordo, NC include West Columbus High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cerro Gordo?
1 public high schools are located in Cerro Gordo.
What is the racial composition of students in Cerro Gordo?
Cerro Gordo public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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