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Best 28609 North Carolina Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 923 students in 28609, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 28609, NC are Bandys High School and Catawba Rosenwald Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28609 have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28609, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28609 have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bandys High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28609, NC Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bandys High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5040 E Bandys Road
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-1471
Gr: 9-12 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Catawba Rosenwald Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
403 6th Ave Sw
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-2734
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 28609, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 28609, NC include Bandys High School and Catawba Rosenwald Education Center.
How many public high schools are located in 28609?
2 public high schools are located in 28609.
What is the racial composition of students in 28609?
28609 public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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