Best Cerro Gordo Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 459 students in Cerro Gordo, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Cerro Gordo, NC is West Columbus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cerro Gordo, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Cerro Gordo have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Cerro Gordo, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Columbus High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Cerro Gordo, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Columbus High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7294 Andrew Jackson Hwy Sw
Cerro Gordo, NC 28430
(910) 654-6111
Gr: 9-12 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cerro Gordo, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cerro Gordo, NC include West Columbus High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cerro Gordo?
1 public high schools are located in Cerro Gordo.
What is the racial composition of students in Cerro Gordo?
Cerro Gordo public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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