Best 28166 North Carolina Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 103 students in 28166, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in 28166, NC is Career Academy And Technical School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 28166 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28166, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28166 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Career Academy And Technical School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28166, NC Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Career Academy And Technical School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 Old Murdock Rd
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 978-2791
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 28166, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 28166, NC include Career Academy And Technical School.
How many public high schools are located in 28166?
1 public high schools are located in 28166.
What is the racial composition of students in 28166?
28166 public high schools minority enrollment is 13% 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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