Top 10 Best Concord Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 10,390 students in Concord, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Concord, NC are Cabarrus Early College Of Technology, Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll and Cox Mill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Concord, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Concord have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Concord, 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 Cox Mill High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 54% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Concord, NC (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cabarrus Early College Of Technology
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
670 Concord Parkway North
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6750
Grades: 9-13
| 219 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1531 Trinity Church Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6780
Grades: 9-13
| 235 students
Rank: #33.
Cox Mill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1355 Cox Mill Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,762 students
Rank: #44.
Northwest Cabarrus High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5130 Nw Cabarrus Drive
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6720
Grades: 9-12
| 1,138 students
Rank: #55.
Central Cabarrus High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
505 Hwy 49 S
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6570
Grades: 9-12
| 1,305 students
Rank: #66.
Jay M Robinson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Pitts School Road Sw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6660
Grades: 9-12
| 1,080 students
Rank: #77.
West Cabarrus High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4100 Weddington Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-5970
Grades: 9-12
| 1,833 students
Rank: #88.
Concord High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
481 Burrage Road Ne
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 984 students
Rank: #99.
Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4511 Weddington Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-5970
Grades: K-12
| 232 students
Rank: #1010.
Performance Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4521 Weddington Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 95 students
Rank: #1111.
Carolina International School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9545 Poplar Tent Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 455-3847
Grades: K-12
| 731 students
Rank: #1212.
Cabarrus Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
355 Poplar Crossing Dr Nw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 789-2500
Grades: K-12
| 669 students
Rank: #1313.
Cabarrus Co Opportunity School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Marsh Avenue Nw
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-5800
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute
Magnet School
45 Lake Concord Rd
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-5600
Grades: 9
| 60 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Concord, North Carolina

Concord, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
310 Kerr St Nw
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 784-3614
Grades: PK
| n/a students
120 Marsh Avenue Nw
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 793-1736
Grades: 5-8
| 50 students
1484 Old Charlotte Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-9163
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Concord, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Concord, NC include Cabarrus Early College Of Technology, Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll and Cox Mill High School.
How many public high schools are located in Concord?
14 public high schools are located in Concord.
What is the racial composition of students in Concord?
Concord public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Concord are often viewed compared to one another?

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