Maiden High School is a public high school located in Maiden, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Catawba County Schools district.
Serving 879 students in grades 9-12, Maiden High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 879 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maiden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Maiden High School's student population of 879 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
879 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1953
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Maiden High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maiden High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#443 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
6%
25%
White
65%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Devil, Blue Devil
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maiden High School's ranking?
Maiden High School is ranked #443 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Maiden High School often compared to?
Maiden High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newton-conover High School, Fred T Foard High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maiden High School?
The graduation rate of Maiden High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Maiden High School?
879 students attend Maiden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Maiden High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maiden High School?
Maiden High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Maiden High School offer ?
Maiden High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maiden High School part of?
Maiden High School is part of Catawba County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 12/6/2011
great school where teachers care, we went to another school for the freshman year in the county and feel very blessed to be at Maiden
2 10/17/2011
My cousin currently attends this High School, I have heard nothing but complaints from her parents about the staff and faculty there. In fact, just recently she was sexually harrased by 2 fellow students there, she plans on going to the office with her parents tomorrow to take care of this. However it shouldn't have gotten this far, her high school should have an adult figure at every corner of the school, and she says that they only have them walking halls every now and then. This isn't the first issue she has had at Maiden either. I have heard nothing but bad things about this school.
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