For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,594 students in Siler City, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Siler City, NC are Chatham Charter, Chatham Early College and One Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Siler City, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Siler City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Siler City, 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 Chatham Charter, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Siler City, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatham Charter
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Hamp Stone Rd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-4550
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-4550
Gr: K-12 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Chatham Early College
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-5899
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-5899
Gr: 9-13 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
One Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-5899
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-5899
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Jordan-matthews High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 East Cardinal Street
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-2916
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-2916
Gr: 9-12 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
501 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-5899
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-5899
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Siler City, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Siler City, NC include Chatham Charter, Chatham Early College and One Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Siler City?
5 public high schools are located in Siler City.
What is the racial composition of students in Siler City?
Siler City public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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