Top 5 Best 27278 North Carolina Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,361 students in 27278, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 27278, NC are Cedar Ridge High School, Eno River Academy and Orange High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27278 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in 27278, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27278 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Eno River Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best 27278, NC Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Ridge High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1125 New Grady Brown Sch Rd
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 245-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,039 students
Rank: #22.
Eno River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1212 Nc Highway 57 North
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 644-6272
Grades: K-12
| 766 students
Rank: #33.
Orange High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Orange High Rd
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-6133
Grades: 9-12
| 1,346 students
Rank: #44.
Partnership Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1006 East Storey Lane
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 245-4030
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
920 Corporate Dr
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-8126
Grades: K-12
| 182 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 27278, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27278, NC include Cedar Ridge High School, Eno River Academy and Orange High School.
How many public high schools are located in 27278, NC?
5 public high schools are located in 27278, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 27278, NC?
27278, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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