Best 28037 North Carolina Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,765 students in 28037, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 28037, NC are Lincoln Charter School, East Lincoln High School and West Lake Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28037 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28037, 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 28037 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28037, NC Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7834 Galway Lane
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 483-6611
Gr: K-12 | 2,316 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
East Lincoln High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6471 Hwy 73
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 736-1860
Gr: 9-12 | 1,047 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
West Lake Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1691 Forney Creek
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 966-2202
Gr: K-9 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 28037, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 28037, NC include Lincoln Charter School, East Lincoln High School and West Lake Preparatory Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 28037?
3 public high schools are located in 28037.
What is the racial composition of students in 28037?
28037 public high schools minority enrollment is 29% 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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