For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,722 students in Pittsboro, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Pittsboro, NC is Northwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsboro, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Pittsboro have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
Pittsboro, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northwood High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pittsboro, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwood High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 Northwood High School Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-4181
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-4181
Gr: 9-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
444 Seaforth Rd
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 642-7095
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 642-7095
Gr: 9-12 | 1,088 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pittsboro, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pittsboro, NC include Northwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pittsboro?
2 public high schools are located in Pittsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsboro?
Pittsboro public high schools minority enrollment is 36% 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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