Best Pinetops Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 828 students in Pinetops, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Pinetops, NC is Southwest Edgecombe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pinetops, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Pinetops have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Pinetops, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southwest Edgecombe High School, with 75% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Pinetops, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Edgecombe High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5912 Nc 43 North
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-5016
Gr: 9-12 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pinetops, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pinetops, NC include Southwest Edgecombe High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pinetops?
1 public high schools are located in Pinetops.
What is the racial composition of students in Pinetops?
Pinetops public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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