For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 683 students in Black Mountain, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Black Mountain, NC is Owen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Black Mountain, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Black Mountain have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
Black Mountain, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Owen High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Black Mountain, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Owen High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
99 Lake Eden Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 686-3852
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 686-3852
Gr: 9-12 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Black Mountain, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Black Mountain, NC include Owen High School.
How many public high schools are located in Black Mountain?
1 public high schools are located in Black Mountain.
What is the racial composition of students in Black Mountain?
Black Mountain public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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