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).
Recent Articles
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
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
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.