Pisgah High School

1 Black Bear Drive
Canton, NC 28716
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 908 students in grades 9-12, Pisgah High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 908 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in NC)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pisgah High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Pisgah High School's student population of 908 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
908 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings

Pisgah High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pisgah High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#220 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pisgah High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pisgah High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pisgah High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pisgah High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
12%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pisgah High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pisgah High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
82%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pisgah High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pisgah High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Pisgah High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
93%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Pisgah High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pisgah High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pisgah High School's ranking?
Pisgah High School is ranked #220 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Pisgah High School often compared to?
Pisgah High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tuscola High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pisgah High School?
The graduation rate of Pisgah High School is 93%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Pisgah High School?
908 students attend Pisgah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pisgah High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pisgah High School?
Pisgah High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pisgah High School offer ?
Pisgah High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pisgah High School part of?
Pisgah High School is part of Haywood County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 908 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 93% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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