For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,770 students in 27217, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 27217, NC are Clover Garden and Hugh M Cummings High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27217 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27217, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27217 have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clover Garden, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27217, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clover Garden
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2454 Altamahaw Union Ridge Roa
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 586-9440
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 586-9440
Gr: K-12 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Hugh M Cummings High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 N Mebane Street
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6100
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technical Education Center
Vocational School
2550 Buckingham Road
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6092
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6092
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 27217, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 27217, NC include Clover Garden and Hugh M Cummings High School.
How many public high schools are located in 27217?
3 public high schools are located in 27217.
What is the racial composition of students in 27217?
27217 public high schools minority enrollment is 55% 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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