For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,138 students in Pikeville, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Pikeville, NC is Charles B Aycock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pikeville, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Pikeville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Pikeville, 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 Charles B Aycock High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pikeville, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles B Aycock High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5460 Us 117 North
Pikeville, NC 27863
(919) 242-3400
Pikeville, NC 27863
(919) 242-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,138 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pikeville, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pikeville, NC include Charles B Aycock High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pikeville?
1 public high schools are located in Pikeville.
What is the racial composition of students in Pikeville?
Pikeville public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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