For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 8,524 students in Monroe, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Monroe, NC are Central Academy Of Technology And Arts, Union County Early College and Piedmont High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe, 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 66% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Monroe have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
Monroe, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Academy Of Technology And Arts, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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 Monroe, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Academy Of Technology And Arts
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
600 Brewer Dr
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3088
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3088
Gr: 9-12 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Union County Early College
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4209a Old Charlotte Hwy
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1565
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1565
Gr: 9-13 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Piedmont High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3006 Sikes Mill Road
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3170
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3170
Gr: 9-12 | 1,304 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Parkwood High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3220 Parkwood School Rd
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-0154
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-0154
Gr: 9-12 | 1,055 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Union Academy
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
675 North Ml King Jr Blvd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 238-8883
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 238-8883
Gr: K-12 | 2,193 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Sun Valley High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5211 Old Charlotte Hwy
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3020
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3020
Gr: 9-12 | 1,383 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Monroe High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 High School Dr
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3130
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3130
Gr: 9-12 | 1,099 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Apprentice Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2505 Weddington Rd.
Monroe, NC 28110
(980) 313-8610
Monroe, NC 28110
(980) 313-8610
Gr: 7-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Wolfe School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
722 Brewer Drive
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1568
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1568
Gr: 6-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Monroe, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Monroe, NC include Central Academy Of Technology And Arts, Union County Early College and Piedmont High School.
How many public high schools are located in Monroe?
9 public high schools are located in Monroe.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe?
Monroe public high schools minority enrollment is 46% 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 Monroe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Monroe include: Union County Early College vs. Central Academy Of Technology And Arts, Monroe High School vs. Piedmont High School, Monroe High School vs. Parkwood High School
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