For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,252 students in Kernersville, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Kernersville, NC are Nc Leadership Charter Academy, East Forsyth High School and Robert B Glenn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kernersville, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Kernersville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Kernersville, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nc Leadership Charter Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kernersville, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nc Leadership Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4353 High Point Rd
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 992-2710
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 992-2710
Gr: K-12 | 1,209 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
East Forsyth High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 W Mountain Street
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-6735
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-6735
Gr: 9-12 | 1,647 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Robert B Glenn High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Union Cross Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 771-4500
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 771-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,396 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Kernersville, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Kernersville, NC include Nc Leadership Charter Academy, East Forsyth High School and Robert B Glenn High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kernersville?
3 public high schools are located in Kernersville.
What is the racial composition of students in Kernersville?
Kernersville public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Kernersville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kernersville include: Robert B Glenn High School vs. East Forsyth High School, East Forsyth High School vs. Robert B Glenn High School
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