For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 633 students in Yancey County, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Yancey County, NC is Mountain Heritage High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yancey County, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Yancey County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public high schools.
Yancey County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mountain Heritage High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Yancey County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Heritage High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
333 Mtn Heritage Hs Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-6103
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-6103
Gr: 9-12 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Yancey County, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Yancey County, NC include Mountain Heritage High School.
How many public high schools are located in Yancey County?
1 public high schools are located in Yancey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yancey County?
Yancey County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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