Best High Schools in North Carolina
Below is a ranking of the best high schools in North Carolina. We have information on 470 public high schools in the state. You may use this site as a starting point in your journey to find the best educational options in the state for your child.
Top High Schools in North Carolina
NC Leadership Charter Academy
# 41 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 21
NC Leadership Charter Academy is located in the 27284 ZIP Code area of Forsyth County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, NC Leadership Charter Academy has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
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William Amos Hough High School
# 42 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 21
William Amos Hough High School is located in the 28031 ZIP Code area of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, William Amos Hough High School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
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Apex High School
# 43 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 21
Apex High School is located in the 27502 ZIP Code area of Wake County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Apex High School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
(91st percentile in state)Chatham Charter School
# 44 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 21
Chatham Charter School is located in the 27344 ZIP Code area of Chatham County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Chatham Charter School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
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Needham Broughton High School
# 45 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 21
Needham Broughton High School is located in the 27605 ZIP Code area of Wake County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Needham Broughton High School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
(90th percentile in state)The Franklin School of Innovation
# 46 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 21
The Franklin School of Innovation is located in the 28806 ZIP Code area of Buncombe County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, The Franklin School of Innovation has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
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Leesville Road High School
# 47 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 21
Leesville Road High School is located in the 27613 ZIP Code area of Wake County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Leesville Road High School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
(90th percentile in state)Thomas Jefferson Class Academy
# 48 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 21
Thomas Jefferson Class Academy is located in the 28114 ZIP Code area of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Thomas Jefferson Class Academy has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
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Union Academy
# 49 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 21
Union Academy is located in the 28110 ZIP Code area of Union County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Union Academy has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
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Northwest School of the Arts
# 50 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 21
Northwest School of the Arts is located in the 28216 ZIP Code area of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Northwest School of the Arts has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
(89th percentile in state)Watauga High School
# 51 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 21
Watauga High School is located in the 28607 ZIP Code area of Watauga County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Watauga High School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
(89th percentile in state)Longleaf School of the Arts
# 52 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 21
Longleaf School of the Arts is located in the 27603 ZIP Code area of Wake County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Longleaf School of the Arts has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
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Seaforth High School
# 53 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 21
Seaforth High School is located in the 27312 ZIP Code area of Chatham County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Seaforth High School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
(89th percentile in state)Oxford Preparatory High School
# 54 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 21
Oxford Preparatory High School is located in the 27565 ZIP Code area of Granville County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Oxford Preparatory High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
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Corvian Community School
# 55 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 21
Corvian Community School is located in the 28269 ZIP Code area of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Corvian Community School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
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Topsail High School
# 56 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 20
Topsail High School is located in the 28443 ZIP Code area of Pender County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Topsail High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
(88th percentile in state)Hickory Ridge High School
# 57 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 20
Hickory Ridge High School is located in the 28075 ZIP Code area of Cabarrus County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Hickory Ridge High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
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East Carteret High School
# 58 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 20
East Carteret High School is located in the 28516 ZIP Code area of Carteret County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, East Carteret High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
(88th percentile in state)Massey Hill Classical High School
# 59 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 21
Massey Hill Classical High School is located in the 28306 ZIP Code area of Cumberland County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of A from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Massey Hill Classical High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
(87th percentile in state)John T Hoggard High School
# 60 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 20
John T Hoggard High School is located in the 28403 ZIP Code area of New Hanover County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, John T Hoggard High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
(87th percentile in state)Lake Norman High School
# 61 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 20
Lake Norman High School is located in the 28117 ZIP Code area of Iredell County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Lake Norman High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
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IC Imagine
# 62 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 21
IC Imagine is located in the 28806 ZIP Code area of Buncombe County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, IC Imagine has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
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Wake Preparatory Academy
# 63 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 20
Wake Preparatory Academy is located in the 27587 ZIP Code area of Wake County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Wake Preparatory Academy has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
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Northwest Guilford High School
# 64 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 20
Northwest Guilford High School is located in the 27409 ZIP Code area of Guilford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of A from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Northwest Guilford High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
(86th percentile in state)Falls Lake Academy
# 65 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 20
Falls Lake Academy is located in the 27522 ZIP Code area of Granville County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Falls Lake Academy has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
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East Wake Academy
# 66 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 20
East Wake Academy is located in the 27597 ZIP Code area of Wake County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, East Wake Academy has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
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Asheville High School
# 67 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 20
Asheville High School is located in the 28803 ZIP Code area of Buncombe County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Asheville High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
(86th percentile in state)Fuquay-Varina High School
# 68 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 20
Fuquay-Varina High School is located in the 27526 ZIP Code area of Wake County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Fuquay-Varina High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
(86th percentile in state)Middle Creek High School
# 69 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 20
Middle Creek High School is located in the 27539 ZIP Code area of Wake County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Middle Creek High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
(85th percentile in state)Wake Forest High School
# 70 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 20
Wake Forest High School is located in the 27587 ZIP Code area of Wake County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Wake Forest High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
(85th percentile in state)Central Carolina Academy
# 71 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 20
Central Carolina Academy is located in the 27330 ZIP Code area of Lee County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Central Carolina Academy has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
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North Buncombe High School
# 72 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 20
North Buncombe High School is located in the 28787 ZIP Code area of Buncombe County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, North Buncombe High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
(85th percentile in state)West Henderson High School
# 73 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 20
West Henderson High School is located in the 28791 ZIP Code area of Henderson County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, West Henderson High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
(84th percentile in state)First Flight High School
# 74 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 20
First Flight High School is located in the 27948 ZIP Code area of Dare County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, First Flight High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
(84th percentile in state)Millbrook High School
# 75 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 20
Millbrook High School is located in the 27615 ZIP Code area of Wake County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Millbrook High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
(84th percentile in state)Brevard High School
# 76 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 20
Brevard High School is located in the 28712 ZIP Code area of Transylvania County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Brevard High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
(84th percentile in state)West Carteret High School
# 77 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 20
West Carteret High School is located in the 28557 ZIP Code area of Carteret County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, West Carteret High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
(84th percentile in state)Cornerstone Charter Academy
# 78 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 20
Cornerstone Charter Academy is located in the 27409 ZIP Code area of Guilford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Cornerstone Charter Academy has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
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Elkin High School
# 79 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 20
Elkin High School is located in the 28621 ZIP Code area of Surry County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Elkin High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
(83rd percentile in state)East Surry High School
# 80 High School in North CarolinaAverage ACT Scores: 20
East Surry High School is located in the 27041 ZIP Code area of Surry County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, East Surry High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
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You might be wondering: What are the best high schools in North Carolina? Please note that Carolina School Hub is meant to be a starting point for parents, guardians and other interested parties who would like to obtain more data on schools in North and South Carolina. Our independent rankings were developed using various test score data for public schools. The process for ranking schools based on these data is subjective. Please keep this in mind when comparing schools.