Best Mount Airy Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,104 students in Mount Airy, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Mount Airy, 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.
Mount Airy, NC public high schools 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 Mount Airy have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Mount Airy, 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 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 29% 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 Mount Airy, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Airy High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1011 N South St
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-5147
Gr: 9-12 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
North Surry High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2440 W Pine Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-5055
Gr: 9-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Millennium Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Old Springs Rd
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-7570
Gr: K-12 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Mount Airy, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Mount Airy, NC include Mount Airy High School, North Surry High School and Millennium Charter Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Mount Airy?
3 public high schools are located in Mount Airy.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Airy?
Mount Airy public high schools minority enrollment is 29% 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 Mount Airy are often viewed compared to one another?

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