Serving 1,339 students in grades 9-12, Asheboro High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Asheboro High School's student population of 1,339 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Asheboro High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Asheboro High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1200 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
55%
20%
Black
14%
25%
White
25%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asheboro High School's ranking?
Asheboro High School is ranked #1200 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Asheboro High School often compared to?
Asheboro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lexington Senior High School, Southwestern Randolph High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Asheboro High School?
The graduation rate of Asheboro High School is 86%, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Asheboro High School?
1,339 students attend Asheboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Asheboro High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Asheboro High School?
Asheboro High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Asheboro High School offer ?
Asheboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Asheboro High School part of?
Asheboro High School is part of Asheboro City Schools School District.
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