Serving 319 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Highlands School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 319 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Highlands School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highlands School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highlands School?
The graduation rate of Highlands School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Highlands School?
319 students attend Highlands School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Highlands School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highlands School?
Highlands School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highlands School offer ?
Highlands School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 319 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
