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 Science Proficiency Public High Schools in North Carolina (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Science Proficiency Public High Schools in North Carolina (2026)

Public high schools in North Carolina achieve an average science proficiency of 52% (2026).
The public high schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest science proficiency in North Carolina is Lee Early College, Gray Stone Day, and Highland School Of Technology, among others each with ≥95%.
Science Proficiency Range: 87% 95% Avg. Science Proficiency: 91%

Top Science Proficiency Public High Schools in North Carolina (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Challenger Early College High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
2550 Hwy 70 Se
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 485-2980
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Gray Stone Day
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 6-12
49464 Merner Terrace
Misenheimer, NC 28109
(704) 463-0567
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Highland School Of Technology
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
1600 N Morris Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 810-8816
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Lee Early College
(Reading: 80-89%)
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-13
1105 Kelly Drive
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 888-4502
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Nesbitt Discovery Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
175 Bingham Rd Ste 10
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 271-4521
Rank: #66.
Henderson Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 94%
Grades: K-12
1071 Old Epsom Rd
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 598-1038
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Durham Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-10
807 West Chapel Hill Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 956-5599
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
J D Clement Early College High School
(Reading: 90-94%)
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-13
1801 Fayetteville Street, Nccu
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-2696
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Stars Charter
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-12
140 Southern Dunes Dr
Vass, NC 28394
(910) 695-1004
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Triangle Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-12
312 Gregson Dr.
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 388-0077
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Wake Early College Of Health And Science
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-13
2901 Holston Lane
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 212-5800
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 6-13
567 East Hargett St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 664-5644
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 6-13
301 Ashe Avenue, Governor More
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 508-9088
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Williams Secondary Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 7-12
2400 Carmine St
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-0040
Rank: #7 - 157. - 15.
Woods Charter
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-12
160 Woodland Grove Ln
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 960-8353
Rank: #1616.
Nc Leadership Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 92%
Grades: K-12
4353 High Point Rd
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 992-2710
Rank: #17 - 3017. - 30.
Collaborative College For Technology
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-13
500 West Broad Street
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-5450
Rank: #17 - 3017. - 30.
Gaston Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-13
201 Hwy 321 South, Gaston Coll
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-2405
Rank: #17 - 3017. - 30.
Granville Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-13
1552 South Campus Dr
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5583
Rank: #17 - 3017. - 30.
Haywood Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-13
185 Freedlander Drive
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 565-4000
Rank: #17 - 3017. - 30.
Henderson County Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-13
300 East Campus Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 697-4561
Rank: #17 - 3017. - 30.
Innovation Early College High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-13
Brewster D107 Mailstop 139, Ea
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 737-3860
Rank: #17 - 3017. - 30.
Lenoir County Early College High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-13
231 Hwy 58 South
Kinston, NC 28502
(252) 233-6870
Rank: #17 - 3017. - 30.
Pender Early College High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-13
100 East Industrial Drive
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 362-7925
Rank: #17 - 3017. - 30.
Raleigh Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
1307 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 715-1155
Rank: #17 - 3017. - 30.
Stem Early College Nc A&t Su
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
402 Laurel Street
Greensboro, NC 27411
(336) 370-8580
Rank: #17 - 3017. - 30.
Vance Co Early College
(Reading: ≥90%)
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-13
200 Community College Rd
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 738-3580
Rank: #17 - 3017. - 30.
Wake Stem Early College High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-13
2205 Walnut Street
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 694-8130
Rank: #17 - 3017. - 30.
Wilkes Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-13
1328 S Collegiate Dr
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 838-6247
Rank: #17 - 3017. - 30.
Yadkin Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-13
1001 College Drive
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 386-3579
Rank: #3131.
Pine Lake Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 90%
Grades: K-12
104 Yellow Wood Circle
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 237-5304
Rank: #3232.
Lake Norman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 89%
Grades: K-12
12435 Old Statesville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-8600
Rank: #33 - 4333. - 43.
Central Academy Of Technology And Arts
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
600 Brewer Dr
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3088
Rank: #33 - 4333. - 43.
Cumberland International Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
1200 Murchison Rd, J Knuckles
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 226-6485
Rank: #33 - 4333. - 43.
Cumberland Polytechnic
(Reading: ≥95%)
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-13
220 Hull Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 486-7300
Show 100 more public schools in NC (out of 692 total schools)
Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the North Carolina average public high schools science proficiency?
The North Carolina average public high schools science proficiency is 52%% for 2026.
What are the public high schools with the highest science proficiency in North Carolina?
The best top-ranked public high schools in North Carolina include Challenger Early College High School, Gray Stone Day and Highland School Of Technology.

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

Uniforms: The Pros and Cons
Uniforms: The Pros and Cons
 School Rankings by Category
School Rankings by Category
Can Students Be Legally Prosecuted for School Fights?
Can Students Be Legally Prosecuted for School Fights?
 School Uniforms Debate in 2026: Evidence, Costs, Outcomes
School Uniforms Debate in 2026: Evidence, Costs, Outcomes
 The Pros and Cons of Mandatory Gym Class in Public Schools
The Pros and Cons of Mandatory Gym Class in Public Schools

More Articles

Scholarships
About Public Schools
Public School Policies
Public School Jobs
Teaching