For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,108 students in 28112, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 28112, NC are Central Academy Of Technology And Arts, Parkwood High School and Monroe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28112 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28112, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28112 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Academy Of Technology And Arts, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28112, NC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Academy Of Technology And Arts
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
600 Brewer Dr
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3088
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3088
Grades: 9-12
| 846 students
Rank: #22.
Parkwood High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3220 Parkwood School Rd
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-0154
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-0154
Grades: 9-12
| 1,055 students
Rank: #33.
Monroe High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 High School Dr
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3130
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3130
Grades: 9-12
| 1,099 students
Rank: #44.
Wolfe School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
722 Brewer Drive
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1568
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1568
Grades: 6-12
| 108 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 28112, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28112, NC include Central Academy Of Technology And Arts, Parkwood High School and Monroe High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28112?
4 public high schools are located in 28112.
What is the racial composition of students in 28112?
28112 public high schools minority enrollment is 58% 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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