For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 319 students in Highlands, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Highlands, NC is Highlands School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highlands, 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 62% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Highlands have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Highlands, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Highlands School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Highlands, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highlands School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
545 Pierson Dr
Highlands, NC 28741
(828) 526-2147
Highlands, NC 28741
(828) 526-2147
Grades: K-12
| 319 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Highlands, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Highlands, NC include Highlands School.
How many public high schools are located in Highlands?
1 public high schools are located in Highlands.
What is the racial composition of students in Highlands?
Highlands public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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