For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 7,466 students in Huntersville, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Huntersville, NC are Lake Norman Charter, Hopewell High School and North Mecklenburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Huntersville, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Huntersville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public high schools.
Huntersville, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lake Norman Charter, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Huntersville, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Norman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12435 Old Statesville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-8600
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-8600
Grades: K-12
| 2,212 students
Rank: #22.
Hopewell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11530 Beatties Ford Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-5988
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-5988
Grades: 9-12
| 1,774 students
Rank: #33.
North Mecklenburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11201 Old Statesville Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-3840
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-3840
Grades: 9-12
| 2,061 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aspire Trade High School
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
7125 Hambright Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 278-8009
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 278-8009
Grades: 9-10
| 196 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy
Charter School
16115 Poplar Tent Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 755-6800
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 755-6800
Grades: K-11
| 1,076 students
Rank: n/an/a
12010 Verhoeff Dr
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0035
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0035
Grades: 11-13
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Huntersville, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Huntersville, NC include Lake Norman Charter, Hopewell High School and North Mecklenburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Huntersville?
6 public high schools are located in Huntersville.
What is the racial composition of students in Huntersville?
Huntersville public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Huntersville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Huntersville include: Hopewell High School vs. North Mecklenburg High School
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