Top 10 Best Public Schools in North Carolina (2022)
The top ranked public schools in North Carolina state are listed below (2022).
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in North Carolina is 42%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 46%.
The top ranked public schools in North Carolina are Brown Summit Middle School, Nesbitt Discovery Academy and Early College Of Forsyth Co. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public schools are Morrisville, Waxhaw and Holly Springs.
Top Ranked Public Schools in North Carolina (2022)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Brown Summit Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 97% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-8
4720 Nc Highway 150 East
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 656-0432
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 656-0432
Rank: #22.
Nesbitt Discovery Academy
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
175 Bingham Rd Ste 10
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 271-4521
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 271-4521
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Early College Of Forsyth Co
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
2100 Silas Creek Prky
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 757-3290
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 757-3290
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Highland School Of Technology
Magnet School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1600 N Morris Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 810-8816
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 810-8816
Rank: #55.
Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy
Charter School
Math: 95% | Reading: 95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-8
5225 Seventy-seven Center Dr
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Quest Academy
Charter School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-8
10908 Strickland Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 841-0441
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 841-0441
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Wake Early College Of Health And Science
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-13
2901 Holston Lane
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 212-5800
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 212-5800
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Collaborative College For Technology
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-13
500 West Broad Street
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-5450
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-5450
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Early College At Guilford
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
5608 West Friendly Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 316-2860
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 316-2860
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Haywood Early College
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-13
185 Freedlander Drive
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 565-4000
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 565-4000
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Stem Early College @ Nc A&t Su
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
402 Laurel Street
Greensboro, NC 27411
(336) 370-8580
Greensboro, NC 27411
(336) 370-8580
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Wake Stem Early College High School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-13
715 Barbour Dr
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 515-2255
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 515-2255
Rank: #1313.
Central Academy Of Technology And Arts
Math: 94% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 89% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
600 Brewer Dr
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3088
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3088
Rank: #1414.
Raleigh Charter High School
Charter School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1307 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 715-1155
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 715-1155
Rank: #1515.
Marvin Ridge High School
Math: 93% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 93% (Top 1%)
Reading: 86% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
2825 Crane Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1520
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1520
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Brunswick County Early College
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-13
50 College Road Ne
Supply, NC 28462
(910) 754-8565
Supply, NC 28462
(910) 754-8565
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Isaac M Bear Early College High School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
630 Macmillan Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-1387
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-1387
Rank: #1818.
Math: 91% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
1800 Pineville-matthews Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(980) 343-5390
Charlotte, NC 28270
(980) 343-5390
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
Alamance-burlington Middle/early College
Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-13
1247 Jimmie Kerr Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 506-4001
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 506-4001
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
Davie County Early College High School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-13
1211 Salisbury Road
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 753-0888
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 753-0888
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
Henderson County Early College
Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-13
Dr. Molly Parkhill Building, 3
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 697-4561
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 697-4561
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
Montgomery County Early College
Vocational School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-10
1011 Page St
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 898-8690
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 898-8690
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
Yadkin Early College
Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-13
1001 College Drive
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 386-3579
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 386-3579
Rank: #2424.
Mount Mourne School
Math: 86% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 86% (Top 5%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-8
1431 Mecklenburg Hwy
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 892-4711
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 892-4711
Rank: #2525.
Magellan Charter
Charter School
Math: 88% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 88% (Top 5%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: 3-8
9324 Baileywick Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 844-0277
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 844-0277
Rank: #2626.
J D Clement Early College High School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1801 Fayetteville Street, Nccu
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-2696
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-2696
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Gaston Early College High School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-13
Gaston College Lena Sue Beam B
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-2405
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-2405
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Granville Early College High School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-13
1552 South Campus Dr
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5583
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5583
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Pender Early College High School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-13
100 East Industrial Drive
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 362-7925
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 362-7925
Rank: #3030.
Weddington Middle School
Math: 91% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 91% (Top 1%)
Reading: 84% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
5903 Deal Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 814-9772
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 814-9772
Rank: #3131.
Caldwell Early College
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-13
2859 Hickory Blvd Sw
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 759-4636
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 759-4636
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Math: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-13
5337 Hwy 264 East
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 940-6461
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 940-6461
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Crossroads Arts Sciences Early College
Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-13
476 N Center St
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-0034
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-0034
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Psrc Early College At Rcc
Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-13
5160 Fayetteville Road
Lumberton, NC 28360
(910) 737-5232
Lumberton, NC 28360
(910) 737-5232
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Wilkes Early College High School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-13
1328 S Collegiate Dr
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 838-6247
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 838-6247
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