For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,435 students in Yadkin County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Yadkin County, NC are Yadkin Early College, Forbush High School and Boonville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yadkin County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Yadkin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Yadkin County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Yadkin Early College, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Yadkin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yadkin Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1001 College Drive
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 386-3579
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 386-3579
Grades: 9-13
| 166 students
Rank: #22.
Forbush High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1525 Falcon Road
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1140
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1140
Grades: 8-12
| 813 students
Rank: #33.
Boonville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
232 East Main Street
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1115
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1115
Grades: PK-12
| 358 students
Rank: #44.
Starmount High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2516 Longtown Rd
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1150
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1150
Grades: 8-12
| 552 students
Rank: #55.
Starmount Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2626 Longtown Rd
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1160
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1160
Grades: 6-9
| 493 students
Rank: #66.
Yadkin Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
733 East Main Street
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 551-1166
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 551-1166
Grades: K-12
| 53 students
Yadkin County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
205 School St
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1100
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1100
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Yadkin County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Yadkin County, NC include Yadkin Early College, Forbush High School and Boonville Elementary School.
How many public high schools are located in Yadkin County?
6 public high schools are located in Yadkin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yadkin County?
Yadkin County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% 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 Yadkin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Yadkin County include: Forbush High School vs. Starmount High School, Starmount High School vs. Forbush High School
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