For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,737 students in Pittsboro, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Pittsboro, NC is Northwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsboro, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Pittsboro have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
Pittsboro, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northwood High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pittsboro, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwood High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 Northwood High School Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-4181
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-4181
Grades: 9-12
| 702 students
Rank: n/an/a
444 Seaforth Rd
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 642-7095
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 642-7095
Grades: 9-12
| 1,035 students
Pittsboro, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
School Of The Arts For Boys Academy (Saba) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
Tbd
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 548-0229
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 548-0229
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pittsboro, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Pittsboro, NC include Northwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pittsboro?
2 public high schools are located in Pittsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsboro?
Pittsboro public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pittsboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pittsboro include: Seaforth High School vs. Northwood High School, Northwood High School vs. Seaforth High School
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