For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 5,498 students in High Point, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in High Point, NC are Middle College At Gtcc-high Point, Kearns Academy and Southwest Guilford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
High Point, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in High Point have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
High Point, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southwest Guilford 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 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in High Point, NC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middle College At Gtcc-high Point
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
901 South Main Street
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-4111
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-4111
Grades: 9-13
| 161 students
Rank: #22.
Kearns Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1710 Mcguinn Dr.
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 885-7905
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 885-7905
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Rank: #33.
Southwest Guilford High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4364 Barrow Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2970
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2970
Grades: 9-12
| 1,652 students
Rank: #44.
High Point Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 Ferndale Boulevard
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 819-2825
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 819-2825
Grades: 9-12
| 1,136 students
Rank: #55.
Phoenix Academy- Primary Elem. Upper
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7847 Clinard Farms Rd., Meetin
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 848-1870
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 848-1870
Grades: K-10
| 1,180 students
Rank: #66.
Penn-griffin Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
825 Washington Street
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2870
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2870
Grades: 6-12
| 553 students
Rank: #77.
T Wingate Andrews High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1920 Mcguinn Drive
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2800
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 694 students
Rank: #88.
Pruette Scale Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 English Road
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 878-5380
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 878-5380
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
1920-a Mcguinn Dr
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 370-8100
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 370-8100
Grades: 3-11
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in High Point, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in High Point, NC include Middle College At Gtcc-high Point, Kearns Academy and Southwest Guilford High School.
How many public high schools are located in High Point, NC?
9 public high schools are located in High Point, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in High Point, NC?
High Point, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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