For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,455 students in Northampton County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Northampton County, NC are Northampton Virtual Academy, Kipp Gaston College Preparatory and Northampton County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northampton County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Northampton County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Northampton County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kipp Gaston College Preparatory, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Northampton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northampton Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 N Church St
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 585-1900
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 585-1900
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Kipp Gaston College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
320 Pleasant Hill Road
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 308-6932
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 308-6932
Gr: K-12 | 1,183 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Northampton County High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
152 Hurricane Drive
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Gr: 9-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Northampton County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
504 Nc 46 Hwy
Garysburg, NC 27831
(252) 536-4149
Garysburg, NC 27831
(252) 536-4149
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
400 Broughton Street
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520
Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
152 Hurricane Dr
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 534-1371
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 534-1371
Gr: 7-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Northampton County Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
152 Hurricane Drive
Gaston, NC 27832
(919) 807-3300
Gaston, NC 27832
(919) 807-3300
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
152 Hurricane Dr
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Gr: 7-12
8380 Hwy 305 S
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-4791
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-4791
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
210 Roberts Road
Rich Square, NC 27869
(252) 539-2937
Rich Square, NC 27869
(252) 539-2937
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Po Box 309
Seaboard, NC 27876
(252) 589-2041
Seaboard, NC 27876
(252) 589-2041
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
4671 Nc 46 Hwy W
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2877
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2877
Gr: PK-K | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
479 Willis Hare Road
Pendleton, NC 27862
(252) 585-1900
Pendleton, NC 27862
(252) 585-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Northampton County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Northampton County, NC include Northampton Virtual Academy, Kipp Gaston College Preparatory and Northampton County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Northampton County?
3 public high schools are located in Northampton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Northampton County?
Northampton County public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Northampton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Northampton County include: Kipp Gaston College Preparatory vs. Northampton County High School, Northampton County High School vs. Kipp Gaston College Preparatory
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