For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 170 students in 28721, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in 28721, NC is Haywood Early College. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 28721 have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28721, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28721 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Haywood Early College, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28721, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haywood Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
185 Freedlander Drive
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 565-4000
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 565-4000
Gr: 9-13 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 28721, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 28721, NC include Haywood Early College.
How many public high schools are located in 28721?
1 public high schools are located in 28721.
What is the racial composition of students in 28721?
28721 public high schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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