For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 527 students in Warrenton, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Warrenton, NC are Warren Early College High School and Warren County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Warrenton, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Warrenton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Warrenton, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Warren Early College High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 Warrenton, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Warren Early College High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Ridgeway St
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-6810
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-6810
Gr: 9-13 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Warren County High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
149 Campus Drive
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-4413
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-4413
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Warrenton, North Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
216 Shocco Springs Rd
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-4606
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-4606
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
219 Us Hwy 158 Bypass
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-3767
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-3767
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Warrenton, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Warrenton, NC include Warren Early College High School and Warren County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Warrenton?
2 public high schools are located in Warrenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Warrenton?
Warrenton public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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