For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,411 students in 27205, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 27205, NC are Randolph Early College High School, Southwestern Randolph High School and Uwharrie Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27205 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27205, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27205 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Randolph Early College High 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27205, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Randolph Early College High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
629 Industrial Park Avenue
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 625-1137
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 625-1137
Gr: 9-13 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Southwestern Randolph High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1641 Hopewell Friends Rd
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 628-8324
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 628-8324
Gr: 9-12 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Uwharrie Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
207 Eagle Ln., Bldg. A
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 610-0818
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 610-0818
Gr: K-12 | 2,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Uwharrie Charter Remote Academy
Charter School
207 Eagle Ln, Bldg A
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 610-0818
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 610-0818
Gr: 6-12 | 112 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 27205, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 27205, NC include Randolph Early College High School, Southwestern Randolph High School and Uwharrie Charter Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 27205?
4 public high schools are located in 27205.
What is the racial composition of students in 27205?
27205 public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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