For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,138 students in Elon, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Elon, NC is Western Alamance High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elon, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Elon have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Elon, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Western Alamance High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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 Elon, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Western Alamance High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1731 N Nc 87
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 538-6020
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 538-6020
Gr: 9-12 | 1,138 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Elon, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lakeside School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 157
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 584-0091
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 584-0091
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Elon, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Elon, NC include Western Alamance High School.
How many public high schools are located in Elon?
1 public high schools are located in Elon.
What is the racial composition of students in Elon?
Elon public high schools minority enrollment is 51% 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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