For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,435 students in Yadkin County, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Yadkin County, NC are Yadkin Early College, Forbush High School and Boonville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yadkin County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Yadkin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Yadkin County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Forbush 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 34% 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 Yadkin County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yadkin Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1001 College Drive
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 386-3579
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 386-3579
Gr: 9-13 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Forbush High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1525 Falcon Road
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1140
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1140
Gr: 8-12 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Boonville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
232 East Main Street
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1115
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1115
Gr: PK-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Starmount High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2516 Longtown Rd
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1150
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1150
Gr: 8-12 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Starmount Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2626 Longtown Rd
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1160
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1160
Gr: 6-9 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Yadkin Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
733 East Main Street
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 551-1166
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 551-1166
Gr: K-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Yadkin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Yadkin County, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Yadkin County, NC include Yadkin Early College, Forbush High School and Boonville Elementary School.
How many public high schools are located in Yadkin County?
6 public high schools are located in Yadkin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yadkin County?
Yadkin County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% 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 Yadkin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Yadkin County include: Forbush High School vs. Starmount High School, Starmount High School vs. Forbush High School, Yadkin Early College vs. Starmount High School
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