For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 7,578 students in Huntersville, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Huntersville, NC are Lake Norman Charter, Hopewell High School and North Mecklenburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Huntersville, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Huntersville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public high schools.
Huntersville, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lake Norman Charter, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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 Huntersville, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Norman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12435 Old Statesville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-8600
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-8600
Gr: K-12 | 2,222 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Hopewell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11530 Beatties Ford Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-5988
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-5988
Gr: 9-12 | 1,851 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
North Mecklenburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11201 Old Statesville Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-3840
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-3840
Gr: 9-12 | 1,854 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Aspire Trade High School
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
7125 Hambright Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 399-7554
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 399-7554
Gr: 9-11 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy
Charter School
16115 Poplar Tent Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 755-6800
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 755-6800
Gr: K-12 | 1,269 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
12010 Verhoeff Dr
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0035
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0035
Gr: 11-13 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Huntersville, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Huntersville, NC include Lake Norman Charter, Hopewell High School and North Mecklenburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Huntersville?
6 public high schools are located in Huntersville.
What is the racial composition of students in Huntersville?
Huntersville public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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