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Best Iredell County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 12,844 students in Iredell County, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Iredell County, NC are Collaborative College For Technology, Crossroads Arts And Science Early Colleg and Agriculture And Science Early College. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iredell County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Iredell County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public high schools.
Iredell County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pine Lake Preparatory, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Iredell County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Collaborative College For Technology
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
500 West Broad Street
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-5450
Gr: 9-13 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Crossroads Arts And Science Early Colleg
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
476 N Center St
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-0034
Gr: 9-13 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Agriculture And Science Early College
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
158 Raider Rd
Olin, NC 28660
(704) 876-4056
Gr: 9-13 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Pine Lake Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
104 Yellow Wood Circle
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 237-5304
Gr: K-12 | 1,888 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Lake Norman High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
186 Doolie Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 799-8555
Gr: 9-12 | 1,905 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
South Iredell High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
299 Old Mountain Rd
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 528-4536
Gr: 9-12 | 1,768 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Mooresville High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
659 E Center Ave
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2580
Gr: 9-12 | 1,923 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Langtree Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
154 Foundation Ct
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 235-0865
Gr: K-12 | 1,376 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
North Iredell High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
156 Raider Road
Olin, NC 28660
(704) 876-4191
Gr: 9-12 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Iss Virtual Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
222 Knox Street
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 832-2522
Gr: K-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
Career Academy And Technical School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 Old Murdock Rd
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 978-2791
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1212.
West Iredell High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
213 Warrior Dr
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 873-2181
Gr: 9-12 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1313.
Discovery School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
222 Knox St
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-6015
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1414.
Statesville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
474 N Center St
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-3491
Gr: 9-12 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1515.
Northview Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
625 Carolina Av
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-7606
Gr: K-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Nf Woods Campus
Alternative School
574 W Mclelland Ave
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2500
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Iredell County, NC?
How many public high schools are located in Iredell County?
16 public high schools are located in Iredell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iredell County?
Iredell County public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Iredell County are often viewed compared to one another?

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