Best Huntersville Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 7,578 students in Huntersville, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Huntersville, NC are Lake Norman Charter, Hopewell High School and North Mecklenburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Huntersville, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Huntersville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public high schools.
Huntersville, 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 Lake Norman Charter, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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 Huntersville, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Norman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12435 Old Statesville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-8600
Gr: K-12 | 2,222 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Hopewell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11530 Beatties Ford Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-5988
Gr: 9-12 | 1,851 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
North Mecklenburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11201 Old Statesville Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-3840
Gr: 9-12 | 1,854 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Aspire Trade High School
Vocational School
Charter School
7125 Hambright Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 399-7554
Gr: 9-11 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy
Charter School
16115 Poplar Tent Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 755-6800
Gr: K-12 | 1,269 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
12010 Verhoeff Dr
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0035
Gr: 11-13 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Huntersville, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Huntersville, NC include Lake Norman Charter, Hopewell High School and North Mecklenburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Huntersville?
6 public high schools are located in Huntersville.
What is the racial composition of students in Huntersville?
Huntersville public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Links