John H. Adams House · Photo: Lorenzo S. Winslow · Public domainHigh Point’s public schools outscore 53% of North Carolina districts
The grade covers the public school district serving High Point, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within North Carolina, not nationally.
From North Carolina state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
High Point’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 325 North Carolina towns with household incomes within a quarter of High Point’s, its schools beat 58%, higher than their 53% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 47% of tested students were proficient in reading and 46% in math, against 50% and 51% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across North Carolina. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,307 per student, against $13,045 across North Carolina (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
14 elementary schools, then six middle and six high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
College Prep and Leadership Academy, Wesleyan Christian Academy (private), High Point Christian Academy (private), Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School (private), Immaculate Heart of Mary (private), High Point Friends School (private), Hayworth Christian School (private) and The Piedmont School (private) are in town. Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind High Point’s grade
B−: better than 53% of North Carolina school districts, #135 of 290 North Carolina towns. Graduation is above the North Carolina average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve High Point, with each school’s own grade.
High Point’s public schools are run by Guilford County Schools, which also serves Gibsonville, Greensboro, Jamestown and Oak Ridge and others. Parts of High Point (4% of its land) are served by Davidson County Schools instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
High Point vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the North Carolina towns that share High Point’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| High Point | B− | Guilford County Schools |
| Jamestown | B− | Guilford County Schools |
| Greensboro | B− | Guilford County Schools |
| Archdale | B− | Randolph County Schools |
| Thomasville | B− | Davidson County Schools PK–12 · Thomasville City Schools PK–12 |
2 of the 4 neighbors share Guilford County Schools with High Point, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in High Point
34 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with North Carolina’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 3 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Pruette SCALE Academy, Liberty Charter Academy and Triad International Studies).
Questions about High Point’s schools
Are High Point’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of North Carolina: the public schools High Point children attend outscore 53% of North Carolina’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #135 of 290 North Carolina towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 58%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is High Point in?
Guilford County Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 67,620 students in 120 schools (2024–25). Small parts of High Point are served by Davidson County Schools.
Where do High Point kids go to high school?
One of 6 high schools, depending on your address: Southwest Guilford High, High Point Central High, T Wingate Andrews High, Penn-Griffin Schools, Middle College at GTCC-High Point and Kearns Academy.
What is High Point’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Guilford County Schools graduated in four years, against 86% across North Carolina.
How much does High Point spend per student?
$14,307 in Guilford County Schools (FY2024), against $13,045 across North Carolina. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in High Point?
Yes: Wesleyan Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 1,263 students), High Point Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 901 students), Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 282 students), Immaculate Heart of Mary (Catholic, grades K–8, 261 students), High Point Friends School (religious, grades PK–8, 110 students), Hayworth Christian School (religious, grades K–12, 108 students) and The Piedmont School (special education, grades 2–12, 85 students). High Point also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What High Point families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near High Point → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within North Carolina. Stars are from neighbors.