For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 5,912 students in High Point, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in High Point, NC are Middle College At Gtcc-high Point, Southwest Guilford High School and Phoenix Academy - Primary Elementary Upper. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
High Point, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in High Point have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
High Point, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southwest Guilford 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 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in High Point, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middle College At Gtcc-high Point
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 South Main Street
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-4111
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-4111
Gr: 9-13 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Guilford High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4364 Barrow Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2970
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2970
Gr: 9-12 | 1,547 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Phoenix Academy - Primary Elementary Upper
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7847 Clinard Farms Rd, Mendenh
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 869-0079
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 869-0079
Gr: K-12 | 1,583 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Penn-griffin Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 Washington Street
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2870
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2870
Gr: 6-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Kearns Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1710 Mcguinn Dr.
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 885-7905
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 885-7905
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
T Wingate Andrews High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1920 Mcguinn Drive
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2800
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Sylvia Mendez Newcomers School
Alternative School
851 Ferndale Blvd
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 522-6326
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 522-6326
Gr: 3-11 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in High Point, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in High Point, NC include Middle College At Gtcc-high Point, Southwest Guilford High School and Phoenix Academy - Primary Elementary Upper.
How many public high schools are located in High Point?
9 public high schools are located in High Point.
What is the racial composition of students in High Point?
High Point public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in High Point are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in High Point include: Middle College At Gtcc-high Point vs. Kearns Academy, Kearns Academy vs. Middle College At Gtcc-high Point
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.