Garner High School

2101 Spring Drive
Garner, NC 27529
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,683 students in grades 9-12, Garner High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 1,683 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 76% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Garner High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Garner High School's student population of 1,683 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,683 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Garner 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 Garner High School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1073 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Garner High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Garner High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Garner High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Garner High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Garner High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
30%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Garner High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
34%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Garner High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
30%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Garner High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Garner High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Garner High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Garner High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
76%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Garner High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Garner High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Garner High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garner High School's ranking?
Garner High School is ranked #1073 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garner High School?
The graduation rate of Garner High School is 76%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Garner High School?
1,683 students attend Garner High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Garner High School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garner High School?
Garner High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Garner High School offer ?
Garner High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Garner High School part of?
Garner High School is part of Wake County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,683 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 76% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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