For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,327 students in Kernersville, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Kernersville, NC are Nc Leadership Charter Academy, East Forsyth High School and Robert B Glenn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kernersville, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Kernersville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Kernersville, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nc Leadership Charter Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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 Kernersville, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nc Leadership Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4353 High Point Rd
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 992-2710
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 992-2710
Grades: K-12
| 1,170 students
Rank: #22.
East Forsyth High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 W Mountain Street
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-6735
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-6735
Grades: 9-12
| 1,690 students
Rank: #33.
Robert B Glenn High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Union Cross Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 771-4500
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 771-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,467 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kernersville, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Kernersville, NC include Nc Leadership Charter Academy, East Forsyth High School and Robert B Glenn High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kernersville?
3 public high schools are located in Kernersville.
What is the racial composition of students in Kernersville?
Kernersville public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Kernersville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kernersville include: Robert B Glenn High School vs. East Forsyth High School, East Forsyth High School vs. Robert B Glenn High School
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