For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,673 students in Harrisburg, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Harrisburg, NC is Hickory Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisburg, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Harrisburg have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public high schools.
Harrisburg, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hickory Ridge High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Harrisburg, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickory Ridge High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7321 Raging Ridge Road
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6630
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6630
Gr: 9-12 | 1,673 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Harrisburg, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Harrisburg, NC include Hickory Ridge High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harrisburg?
1 public high schools are located in Harrisburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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