For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,097 students in Dudley, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Dudley, NC is Southern Wayne High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dudley, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Dudley have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Dudley, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southern Wayne High School, with 74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dudley, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Wayne High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
124 Walter Fulcher Rd
Dudley, NC 28333
(919) 705-6060
Dudley, NC 28333
(919) 705-6060
Grades: 9-12
| 1,097 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dudley, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Dudley, NC include Southern Wayne High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dudley?
1 public high schools are located in Dudley.
What is the racial composition of students in Dudley?
Dudley public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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