For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 866 students in Catawba, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Catawba, NC are Bandys High School and Catawba Rosenwald Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Catawba, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Catawba have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public high schools.
Catawba, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bandys High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Catawba, NC (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bandys High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5040 E Bandys Road
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-1471
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-1471
Grades: 9-12
| 864 students
Rank: #22.
Catawba Rosenwald Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
403 6th Ave Sw
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-2734
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-2734
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Catawba, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Catawba, NC include Bandys High School and Catawba Rosenwald Education Center.
How many public high schools are located in Catawba?
2 public high schools are located in Catawba.
What is the racial composition of students in Catawba?
Catawba public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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