Best 27520 North Carolina Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,838 students in 27520, NC.

The top-ranked public high schools in 27520, NC are Cleveland High School and Clayton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 27520 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27520, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 27520 have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Cleveland High School, with 95% 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 Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).