For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 592 students in Spencer, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Spencer, NC is North Rowan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spencer, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Spencer have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Spencer, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Rowan High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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 Spencer, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Rowan High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 North Whitehead Ave
Spencer, NC 28159
(704) 636-4420
Spencer, NC 28159
(704) 636-4420
Grades: 9-12
| 592 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Spencer, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Spencer, NC include North Rowan High School.
How many public high schools are located in Spencer?
1 public high schools are located in Spencer.
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer?
Spencer public high schools minority enrollment is 77% 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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