For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 589 students in Chowan County, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Chowan County, NC is John A Holmes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chowan County, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Chowan County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Chowan County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is John A Holmes 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 62% 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 Chowan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John A Holmes High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 North Oakum Street
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 482-8426
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 482-8426
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chowan County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Chowan County, NC include John A Holmes High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chowan County?
1 public high schools are located in Chowan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chowan County?
Chowan County public high schools minority enrollment is 62% 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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