For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 592 students in Spencer, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Spencer, NC is North Rowan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spencer, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Spencer have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Spencer, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Rowan 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 77% 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 Spencer, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Rowan High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 North Whitehead Ave
Spencer, NC 28159
(704) 636-4420
Spencer, NC 28159
(704) 636-4420
Gr: 9-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Spencer, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Spencer, NC include North Rowan High School.
How many public high schools are located in Spencer?
1 public high schools are located in Spencer.
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer?
Spencer public high schools minority enrollment is 77% 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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