For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 12 students in Jackson, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Jackson, NC is Northampton Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Jackson, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northampton Virtual Academy, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 Jackson, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northampton Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 N Church St
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 585-1900
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 585-1900
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jackson, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson, NC include Northampton Virtual Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson?
1 public high schools are located in Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public high schools minority enrollment is 92% 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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