For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,939 students in Belmont, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Belmont, NC are South Point High School and Stuart W Cramer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belmont, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Belmont have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public high schools.
Belmont, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Point High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Belmont, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Point High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
906 South Point Road
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9612
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9612
Grades: 9-12
| 983 students
Rank: #22.
Stuart W Cramer High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Lakewood Rd
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 866-5700
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 866-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 956 students
Belmont, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gaston College-east Campus 722
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 866-6100
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 866-6100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Belmont, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Belmont, NC include South Point High School and Stuart W Cramer High School.
How many public high schools are located in Belmont?
2 public high schools are located in Belmont.
What is the racial composition of students in Belmont?
Belmont public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Belmont are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Belmont include: South Point High School vs. Stuart W Cramer High School, Stuart W Cramer High School vs. South Point High School
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