Best Trinity Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,358 students in Trinity, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Trinity, NC are Hopewell Elementary School, Wheatmore High School and Trinity High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trinity, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Trinity have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Trinity, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6294 Welborn Road
Trinity, NC 27370
(336) 861-2030
Gr: K-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Wheatmore High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3678 Finch Farm Rd
Trinity, NC 27370
(336) 476-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Trinity High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5746 Trinity High Drive
Trinity, NC 27370
(336) 861-6870
Gr: 9-12 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Wheatmore Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5105 Archdale Road
Trinity, NC 27370
(336) 431-2589
Gr: 6-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Trinity Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5457 Braxton Craven Rd
Trinity, NC 27370
(336) 431-1027
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1463 Pleasant Union Road
Trinity, NC 27370
(336) 628-8360
Gr: 6-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Trinity, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Trinity, NC include Hopewell Elementary School, Wheatmore High School and Trinity High School.
How many public schools are located in Trinity?
6 public schools are located in Trinity.
What is the racial composition of students in Trinity?
Trinity public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Trinity are often viewed compared to one another?

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