For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 7,092 students in Mooresville, NC. The top-ranked public high schools in Mooresville, NC are Pine Lake Preparatory, Lake Norman High School and Mooresville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mooresville, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Mooresville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public high schools.
Mooresville, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, 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 32% 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 Mooresville, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Lake Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
104 Yellow Wood Circle
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 237-5304
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 237-5304
Gr: K-12 | 1,888 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Lake Norman High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
186 Doolie Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 799-8555
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 799-8555
Gr: 9-12 | 1,905 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Mooresville High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
659 E Center Ave
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2580
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2580
Gr: 9-12 | 1,923 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Langtree Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
154 Foundation Ct
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 235-0865
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 235-0865
Gr: K-12 | 1,376 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Nf Woods Campus
Alternative School
574 W Mclelland Ave
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2500
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2500
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mooresville, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mooresville, NC include Pine Lake Preparatory, Lake Norman High School and Mooresville High School. Mooresville has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in North Carolina.
How many public high schools are located in Mooresville?
5 public high schools are located in Mooresville.
What is the racial composition of students in Mooresville?
Mooresville public high schools minority enrollment is 32% 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 Mooresville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mooresville include: Mooresville High School vs. Lake Norman High School, Lake Norman High School vs. Mooresville High School, Langtree Charter Academy vs. Pine Lake Preparatory
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