For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,580 students in 27344, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 27344, NC are Chatham Charter, Chatham Early College and One Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27344 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27344, 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 27344 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chatham Charter, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27344, NC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chatham Charter
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Hamp Stone Rd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-4550
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-4550
Grades: K-12
| 583 students
Rank: #22.
Chatham Early College
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-5899
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-5899
Grades: 9-13
| 101 students
Rank: #33.
One Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-5899
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-5899
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #44.
Jordan Matthews High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 East Cardinal Street
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-2916
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-2916
Grades: 9-12
| 875 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 27344, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27344, NC include Chatham Charter, Chatham Early College and One Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 27344?
4 public high schools are located in 27344.
What is the racial composition of students in 27344?
27344 public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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