Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Best Public High Schools in Cabarrus County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Cabarrus County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 15,076 students in Cabarrus County, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cabarrus County, NC are Cabarrus Early College Of Technology, Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll and Cox Mill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cabarrus County, 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 58% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Cabarrus County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Cabarrus County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hickory Ridge High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Cabarrus County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cabarrus Early College Of Technology
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
670 Concord Parkway North
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6750
Gr: 9-13 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1531 Trinity Church Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6780
Gr: 9-13 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Cox Mill High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1355 Cox Mill Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,772 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Northwest Cabarrus High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5130 Nw Cabarrus Drive
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6720
Gr: 9-12 | 1,142 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Hickory Ridge High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7321 Raging Ridge Road
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6630
Gr: 9-12 | 1,671 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Central Cabarrus High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
505 Hwy 49 S
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6570
Gr: 9-12 | 1,369 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Mount Pleasant High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 Walker Road
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
(704) 260-6690
Gr: 9-12 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Jay M Robinson High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Pitts School Road Sw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6660
Gr: 9-12 | 1,210 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
West Cabarrus High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4100 Weddington Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-5970
Gr: 9-12 | 1,627 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
Concord High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
481 Burrage Road Ne
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,128 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4511 Weddington Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6820
Gr: K-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1212.
Performance Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4521 Weddington Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1313.
Carolina International School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9545 Poplar Tent Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 455-3847
Gr: K-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1414.
Valor Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
355 Poplar Crossing Dr Nw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 789-2500
Gr: K-12 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1515.
A L Brown High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-6125
Gr: 9-12 | 1,753 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1616.
Cabarrus Co Opportunity School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Marsh Avenue Nw
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-5800
Gr: 6-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute
421 Medical Park Dr Ne
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6860
Gr: 9-11 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cabarrus County, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cabarrus County, NC include Cabarrus Early College Of Technology, Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll and Cox Mill High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cabarrus County?
17 public high schools are located in Cabarrus County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cabarrus County?
Cabarrus County public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cabarrus County are often viewed compared to one another?

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (NC):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

North Carolina Top-Ranked Public Schools
North Carolina Top-Ranked Public Schools
 Can Students Be Legally Prosecuted for School Fights?
Can Students Be Legally Prosecuted for School Fights?
Should Sixth Grade Be in Elementary School or Middle School?
Should Sixth Grade Be in Elementary School or Middle School?
 School Uniforms Debate in 2026: Evidence, Costs, Outcomes
School Uniforms Debate in 2026: Evidence, Costs, Outcomes
 Education Funding in America (2025 Update)
Education Funding in America (2025 Update)

More Articles

Public School Policies
Scholarships
About Public Schools
Public School Jobs
Teaching