For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,124 students in China Grove, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in China Grove, NC are Carson High School and South Rowan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
China Grove, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in China Grove have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
China Grove, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carson High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 China Grove, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carson High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
290 Kress Venture Dr
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 855-7297
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 855-7297
Gr: 9-12 | 1,135 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
South Rowan High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1655 Patterson St
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-1161
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-1161
Gr: 9-12 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
China Grove, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
925 North Enochville Ave
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 933-2534
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 933-2534
Gr: K-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in China Grove, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in China Grove, NC include Carson High School and South Rowan High School.
How many public high schools are located in China Grove?
2 public high schools are located in China Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in China Grove?
China Grove public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in China Grove are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in China Grove include: South Rowan High School vs. Carson High School
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