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For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 965 students in 28697, NC.

The top-ranked public high schools in 28697, NC are Wilkes Early College High School and Wilkes Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 28697 have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28697, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 28697 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Wilkes Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).