For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 15 students in Jackson, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Jackson, NC is Northampton Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 Jackson, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northampton Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 N Church St
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 585-1900
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 585-1900
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Jackson, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8380 Hwy 305 S
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-4791
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-4791
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jackson, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson, NC include Northampton Virtual Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson?
1 public high schools are located in Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public high schools minority enrollment is 93% 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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