For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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