For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,135 students in Elon, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Elon, NC is Western Alamance High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elon, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Elon have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Elon, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Western Alamance High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 Elon, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Western Alamance High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1731 N Nc 87
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 538-6020
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 538-6020
Gr: 9-12 | 1,135 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Elon, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lakeside School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 157
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 584-0091
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 584-0091
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Elon, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Elon, NC include Western Alamance High School.
How many public high schools are located in Elon?
1 public high schools are located in Elon.
What is the racial composition of students in Elon?
Elon public high schools minority enrollment is 48% 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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