Best Winterville Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,738 students in Winterville, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Winterville, NC is South Central. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winterville, 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 46% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Winterville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Winterville, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Central, with 79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Winterville, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Central
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
570 W Forlines Road
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 321-3232
Gr: 9-12 | 1,738 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Winterville, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Winterville, NC include South Central.
How many public high schools are located in Winterville?
1 public high schools are located in Winterville.
What is the racial composition of students in Winterville?
Winterville public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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