For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,373 students in Hillsborough, NC. The top ranked public high schools in Hillsborough, NC are Eno River Academy, Cedar Ridge High School and Orange High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsborough, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Hillsborough have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
Hillsborough, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
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 43% 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 Hillsborough, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eno River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1212 Nc Highway 57 North
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 644-6272
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 644-6272
Grades: K-12
| 810 students
Rank: #22.
Cedar Ridge High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1125 New Grady Brown Sch Rd
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 245-4000
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 245-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,118 students
Rank: #33.
Orange High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Orange High Rd
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-6133
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-6133
Grades: 9-12
| 1,220 students
Rank: #44.
Partnership Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
920 Corporate Drive
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 245-4030
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 245-4030
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #55.
Orange County Schools Online Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 Corporate Dr
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-8126
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-8126
Grades: K-12
| 182 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hillsborough, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Hillsborough, NC include Eno River Academy, Cedar Ridge High School and Orange High School. Hillsborough has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in North Carolina.
How many public high schools are located in Hillsborough?
5 public high schools are located in Hillsborough.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsborough?
Hillsborough public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hillsborough are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hillsborough include: Orange High School vs. Cedar Ridge High School, Cedar Ridge High School vs. Orange High School, Partnership Academy vs. Orange High School
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