For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 12,844 students in Iredell County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Iredell County, NC are Collaborative College For Technology, Crossroads Arts Sciences Early College and Agriculture And Science Early College. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iredell County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Iredell County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public high schools.
Iredell County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pine Lake Preparatory, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Iredell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Collaborative College For Technology
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
500 West Broad Street
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-5450
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-5450
Gr: 9-13 | 206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Crossroads Arts Sciences Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
476 N Center St
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-0034
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-0034
Gr: 9-13 | 207 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Agriculture And Science Early College
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
158 Raider Rd
Olin, NC 28660
(704) 876-4056
Olin, NC 28660
(704) 876-4056
Gr: 9-13 | 231 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Pine Lake Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
104 Yellow Wood Circle
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 237-5304
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 237-5304
Gr: K-12 | 1,885 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Lake Norman High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
186 Doolie Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 799-8555
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 799-8555
Gr: 9-12 | 1,964 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
South Iredell High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
299 Old Mountain Rd
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 528-4536
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 528-4536
Gr: 9-12 | 1,675 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Mooresville High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
659 E Center Ave
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2580
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2580
Gr: 9-12 | 1,972 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Langtree Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
154 Foundation Ct
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 235-0865
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 235-0865
Gr: K-12 | 1,640 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
North Iredell High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
156 Raider Road
Olin, NC 28660
(704) 876-4191
Olin, NC 28660
(704) 876-4191
Gr: 9-12 | 989 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Iss Virtual Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
222 Knox Street
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 832-2522
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 832-2522
Gr: K-12 | 147 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Career Academy And Technical School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Old Murdock Rd
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 978-2791
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 978-2791
Gr: 6-12 | 133 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1212.
West Iredell High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
213 Warrior Dr
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 873-2181
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 873-2181
Gr: 9-12 | 795 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1313.
Discovery Program At The Springs
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
163 Barium Dr
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-6015
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-6015
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1414.
Statesville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
474 N Center St
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-3491
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-3491
Gr: 9-12 | 889 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1515.
Northview Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 Carolina Av
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-7606
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-7606
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Nf Woods Campus
Alternative School
574 W Mclelland Ave
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2500
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2500
Gr: 9-12
Iredell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
American Renaissance Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
111 Cooper Street
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 924-8870
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 924-8870
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Minority enrollment: 20%
134 Ebenezer Lane
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 876-4145
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 876-4145
Gr: 3-5 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
435 Monticello Dr
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-7487
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-7487
Gr: 3-5 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Monticello School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
435 Monticello Road
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 872-5297
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 872-5297
Gr: 6-12 | 110 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Springs Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
128 Burwell Loop
Barium Springs, NC 28010
(704) 873-1011
Barium Springs, NC 28010
(704) 873-1011
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
321 Clegg St
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-2135
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-2135
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Iredell County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Iredell County, NC include Collaborative College For Technology, Crossroads Arts Sciences Early College and Agriculture And Science Early College.
How many public high schools are located in Iredell County?
16 public high schools are located in Iredell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iredell County?
Iredell County public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Iredell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Iredell County include: Lake Norman High School vs. Mooresville High School, Mooresville High School vs. Lake Norman High School, Nf Woods Campus vs. Mooresville High School
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