For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,695 students in Knightdale, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Knightdale, NC is Knightdale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knightdale, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Knightdale have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Knightdale, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Knightdale High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Knightdale, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knightdale High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bryan Chalk Lane
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 217-5350
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 217-5350
Gr: 9-12 | 1,695 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Knightdale, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Knightdale, NC include Knightdale High School.
How many public high schools are located in Knightdale?
1 public high schools are located in Knightdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Knightdale?
Knightdale public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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