For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,073 students in Bailey, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Bailey, NC is Southern Nash High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bailey, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Bailey have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Bailey, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southern Nash High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bailey, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Nash High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6446 Southern Nash High Road
Bailey, NC 27807
(252) 451-8520
Bailey, NC 27807
(252) 451-8520
Gr: 9-12 | 1,073 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bailey, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bailey, NC include Southern Nash High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bailey?
1 public high schools are located in Bailey.
What is the racial composition of students in Bailey?
Bailey public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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