For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 782 students in Rocky Point, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Rocky Point, NC are Heide Trask High School and Pender Innovative Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rocky Point, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Rocky Point have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Rocky Point, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Heide Trask 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 57% 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 Rocky Point, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heide Trask High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14328 Nc Hwy 210
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 602-6810
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 602-6810
Grades: 9-12
| 734 students
Rank: #22.
Pender Innovative Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1886 Nc Hwy 133
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 789-6073
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 789-6073
Grades: K-12
| 48 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Rocky Point, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Rocky Point, NC include Heide Trask High School and Pender Innovative Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Rocky Point?
2 public high schools are located in Rocky Point.
What is the racial composition of students in Rocky Point?
Rocky Point public high schools minority enrollment is 57% 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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