For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 599 students in Pilot Mountain, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Pilot Mountain, NC is East Surry High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pilot Mountain, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Pilot Mountain have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Pilot Mountain, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Surry High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pilot Mountain, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Surry High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 W Main Street
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
(336) 368-2251
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
(336) 368-2251
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pilot Mountain, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pilot Mountain, NC include East Surry High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pilot Mountain?
1 public high schools are located in Pilot Mountain.
What is the racial composition of students in Pilot Mountain?
Pilot Mountain public high schools minority enrollment is 19% 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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