For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 600 students in Hays, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Hays, NC is North Wilkes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hays, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Hays have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Hays, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Wilkes High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Hays, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Wilkes High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2986 Traphill Rd
Hays, NC 28635
(336) 903-4040
Hays, NC 28635
(336) 903-4040
Gr: 9-12 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hays, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hays, NC include North Wilkes High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hays?
1 public high schools are located in Hays.
What is the racial composition of students in Hays?
Hays public high schools minority enrollment is 19% 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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