For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,558 students in Garner, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Garner, NC are Garner High School and South Garner High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garner, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Garner have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Garner, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Garner High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Garner, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garner High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 Spring Drive
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2379
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2379
Gr: 9-12 | 1,670 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
South Garner High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8228 Hebron Church Rd
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 694-7711
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 694-7711
Gr: 9-12 | 1,888 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Garner, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Garner, NC include Garner High School and South Garner High School.
How many public high schools are located in Garner?
2 public high schools are located in Garner.
What is the racial composition of students in Garner?
Garner public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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