For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,040 students in 27030, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 27030, NC are Mount Airy High School, North Surry High School and Millennium Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27030 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27030, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27030 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Millennium Charter Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27030, NC Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Airy High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1011 N South St
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-5147
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-5147
Gr: 9-12 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
North Surry High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2440 W Pine Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-5055
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-5055
Gr: 9-12 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Millennium Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Old Springs Rd
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-7570
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-7570
Gr: K-12 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 27030, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 27030, NC include Mount Airy High School, North Surry High School and Millennium Charter Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 27030?
3 public high schools are located in 27030.
What is the racial composition of students in 27030?
27030 public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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