For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 554 students in Edenton, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Edenton, NC is John A Holmes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edenton, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Edenton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Edenton, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is John A Holmes High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Edenton, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John A Holmes High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 North Oakum Street
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 482-8426
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 482-8426
Gr: 9-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Edenton, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Edenton, NC include John A Holmes High School.
How many public high schools are located in Edenton?
1 public high schools are located in Edenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Edenton?
Edenton public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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