For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 683 students in Black Mountain, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Black Mountain, NC is Owen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Black Mountain, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Black Mountain have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
Black Mountain, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Owen High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Black Mountain, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Owen High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
99 Lake Eden Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 686-3852
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 686-3852
Gr: 9-12 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Black Mountain, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Black Mountain, NC include Owen High School.
How many public high schools are located in Black Mountain?
1 public high schools are located in Black Mountain.
What is the racial composition of students in Black Mountain?
Black Mountain public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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