For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,586 students in Mount Holly, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Mount Holly, NC are Mountain Island Charter School and East Gaston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Holly, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Mount Holly have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
Mount Holly, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mountain Island Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Mount Holly, NC (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Island Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13440 Lucia Riverbend Highway
Mount Holly, NC 28120
(704) 827-8840
Mount Holly, NC 28120
(704) 827-8840
Grades: K-12
| 1,703 students
Rank: #22.
East Gaston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1744 Lane Road
Mount Holly, NC 28120
(704) 836-9613
Mount Holly, NC 28120
(704) 836-9613
Grades: 9-12
| 883 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mount Holly, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Mount Holly, NC include Mountain Island Charter School and East Gaston High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mount Holly?
2 public high schools are located in Mount Holly.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Holly?
Mount Holly public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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