For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,605 students in Oxford, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Oxford, NC are Oxford Preparatory, J. F. Webb High School and Phoenix Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oxford, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Oxford have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Oxford, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oxford Preparatory, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Oxford, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oxford Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6041b Landis Rd
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-0360
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-0360
Gr: K-12 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
J. F. Webb High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Webb School Rd
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-2521
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-2521
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
204 Taylor St
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-2300
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-2300
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Oxford, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Oxford, NC include Oxford Preparatory, J. F. Webb High School and Phoenix Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Oxford?
4 public high schools are located in Oxford.
What is the racial composition of students in Oxford?
Oxford public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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