For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,790 students in Trinity, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Trinity, NC are Wheatmore High School, Trinity High School and Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trinity, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Trinity have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Trinity, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wheatmore 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 23% 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 Trinity, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheatmore High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3678 Finch Farm Rd
Trinity, NC 27370
(336) 476-1500
Trinity, NC 27370
(336) 476-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Trinity High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5746 Trinity High School Rd
Trinity, NC 27370
(336) 861-6870
Trinity, NC 27370
(336) 861-6870
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1463 Pleasant Union Road
Trinity, NC 27370
(336) 241-3900
Trinity, NC 27370
(336) 241-3900
Gr: 6-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Trinity, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Trinity, NC include Wheatmore High School, Trinity High School and Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve.
How many public high schools are located in Trinity?
3 public high schools are located in Trinity.
What is the racial composition of students in Trinity?
Trinity public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Trinity are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Trinity include: Trinity High School vs. Wheatmore High School, Wheatmore High School vs. Trinity High School
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