For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 9,919 students in Cary, NC. The top ranked public high schools in Cary, NC are Green Level High School, Panther Creek High School and Crossroads Flex. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cary, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Cary have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public high schools.
Cary, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Panther Creek High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cary, NC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Green Level High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7600 Roberts Rd
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 694-8222
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 694-8222
Grades: 9-12
| 1,936 students
Rank: #22.
Panther Creek High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6770 Mccrimmon Parkway
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 463-8656
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 463-8656
Grades: 9-12
| 2,326 students
Rank: #33.
Crossroads Flex
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5651 Dillard Dr
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 694-8515
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 694-8515
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
Rank: #44.
Green Hope High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 Carpenter Upchurch Road
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 380-3700
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 380-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,070 students
Rank: #55.
Triangle Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
312 Gregson Dr.
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 388-0077
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 388-0077
Grades: K-12
| 1,022 students
Rank: #66.
Cary High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
638 Walnut St
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 460-3549
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 460-3549
Grades: 9-12
| 2,071 students
Rank: #77.
Score Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5651 Dillard Dr
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 694-8560
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 694-8560
Grades: 9-12
| 347 students
Cary, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cardinal Charter Academy West Campus (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1020 St. Charles Place
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Kaleidoscope Charter High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
100 Airlie Court
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 694-7030
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 694-7030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cary, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Cary, NC include Green Level High School, Panther Creek High School and Crossroads Flex. Cary has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in North Carolina.
How many public high schools are located in Cary, NC?
7 public high schools are located in Cary, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Cary, NC?
Cary, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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