For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,073 students in Bailey, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Bailey, NC is Southern Nash High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bailey, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Bailey have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Bailey, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southern Nash High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bailey, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Nash High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6446 Southern Nash High Road
Bailey, NC 27807
(252) 451-8520
Bailey, NC 27807
(252) 451-8520
Grades: 9-12
| 1,073 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bailey, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Bailey, NC include Southern Nash High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bailey?
1 public high schools are located in Bailey.
What is the racial composition of students in Bailey?
Bailey public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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