For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,113 students in 27262, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 27262, NC are High Point Central High School and Pruette Scale Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27262 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27262, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27262 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is High Point Central High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27262, NC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
High Point Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Ferndale Boulevard
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 819-2825
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 819-2825
Grades: 9-12
| 1,007 students
Rank: #22.
Pruette Scale Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 English Road
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 878-5380
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 878-5380
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
851 Ferndale Blvd
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 522-6326
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 522-6326
Grades: 3-12
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 27262, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27262, NC include High Point Central High School and Pruette Scale Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 27262?
3 public high schools are located in 27262.
What is the racial composition of students in 27262?
27262 public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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