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Best 28120 North Carolina Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,654 students in 28120, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 28120, NC are Mountain Island Charter School and East Gaston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28120 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28120, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28120 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mountain Island Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28120, NC Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Island Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13440 Lucia Riverbend Highway
Mount Holly, NC 28120
(704) 827-8840
Gr: K-12 | 1,746 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
East Gaston High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1744 Lane Road
Mount Holly, NC 28120
(704) 836-9613
Gr: 9-12 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 28120, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28120, NC include Mountain Island Charter School and East Gaston High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28120?
2 public high schools are located in 28120.
What is the racial composition of students in 28120?
28120 public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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