For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,505 students in Garner, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Garner, NC are Garner High School and South Garner High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garner, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Garner have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Garner, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Garner High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Garner, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garner High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 Spring Drive
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2379
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2379
Gr: 9-12 | 1,670 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
South Garner High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8228 Hebron Church Rd
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 694-7711
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 694-7711
Gr: 9-12 | 1,835 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Garner, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Garner, NC include Garner High School and South Garner High School.
How many public high schools are located in Garner?
2 public high schools are located in Garner.
What is the racial composition of students in Garner?
Garner public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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