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2019 Most Diverse Public High Schools in North CarolinaAbout this List

Explore the most diverse public high schools serving your area. Ranking based on ethnic diversity statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and student and parent reviews of ethnic, economic, and cultural diversity. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. East Mecklenburg High School

    • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, NC
    • 9-12
    • 347
    1 Most Diverse Public High Schools in North Carolina

    Alum: East Mecklenburg High School was the perfect fit for me because of the diversity, dedication, and the International Baccalaureate program offered by the school. The principal is very engaged, and the students and staff always show the up most support for the arts, sciences, academics, and sports. I graduated with my International Baccalaureate diploma, and because of my critical thinking skills were properly equipped, college was a breeze for me. East Meck is definitely the proper school for your child if you are looking for a school that offers challenging academics, a welcoming community, fun and engaging extra-curricular activities, and so much more. GO EAGLES!
    Read 347 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Diversity
    • 1,861 Students
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  2. William G. Enloe High School

    • Wake County Schools, NC
    • 9-12
    • 614
    2 Most Diverse Public High Schools in North Carolina

    Junior: Enloe is great! It has the best arts and academics in the state. I have to say that the student to teacher ratio listed here (1:17) is ridiculous. I only have 1 class with fewer than 31 students and that's because it has 3 years worth of prerequisites. With that said, the teachers we have are fantastic, and there are high expectations from the students.
    Read 614 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Diversity
    • 2,501 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  3. South Mecklenburg High School

    • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, NC
    • 9-12
    • 426
    3 Most Diverse Public High Schools in North Carolina

    Senior: My experience here was incredible! It is a really a great school because you gain a lot. For example, I have gained new friendships, ideas, knowledge and skills just by being involved in clubs and activities. Thanks to South Mecklenburg, I now know what career I want to pursue. The Language Magnet Program has been able to attract a diverse group of students. In addition, South's faculty and staff try their best to ensure students gain a quality education while maintaining a upbeat atmosphere.
    Read 426 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Diversity
    • 2,917 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    New Hope Academy

    • Private School
    • Landover Hills, MD
    • PK, K-12
    • 31

    Junior: I absolutely love New Hope Academy! I've been a student at New Hope for about 14 years, from pre-k to currently 10th grade. New Hope Academy teaches students how to be a great person,friend, student, and citizen. I've learned so much at New Hope Academy! I truly love the amount of diversity at New Hope Academy, it allows you to experience a taste of every part of the world. I've had nothing but positive experiences at New Hope and would recommend this school to any and everyone.
    Read 31 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 194 Students
    • 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  5. Durham School of the Arts

    • Durham Public Schools, NC
    • 6-12
    • 217
    4 Most Diverse Public High Schools in North Carolina

    Senior: This is my 7th year at Durham School of the Arts. There isn't enough space to capture all the respect and love I have for this school or that of my peers. We've all grown together as a family. The art classes are rigorous but in the end, it all pays off via professional productions, artwork, writing, etc. by dedicated, talented students who’ve been crafting their talent for years. Most of the students and instructors are uplifting and engaged, and the academics prepare you well for college. The teachers are very understanding and go out of their way to help. Creatives thrive, as opportunities to put oneself out there and learn about careers are easily accessible. I didn’t give a 5 because like any other school, DSA isn't perfect. Academic rigor can stress students out and promote intense academic competition. However, it’s still an amazing school that produces well-rounded students who are ready to face the world head-on, whether that be through academic or creative approaches.
    Read 217 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Diversity
    • 1,639 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  6. Northside High School

    • Onslow County Schools, NC
    • 9-12
    • 276
    5 Most Diverse Public High Schools in North Carolina

    Senior: At Northside High School, I enjoyed the amount of opportunities they provide for their students, especially in clubs. They care about the safety of their students so much, that you can get suspended for bullying another student. They regularly practice fire, tornado, and lock down drills to ensure that each students to what to do Incase an emergency present itself. Students must wear IDs in order to be recognized throughout the school by staff members as well as to leave the classrooms. Northside High School does an amazing job of preparing students for college through the use of AVID and organizational skills.
    Read 276 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Diversity
    • 1,168 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  7. Lexington Senior High School

    • Lexington City Schools, NC
    • 9-12
    • 109
    6 Most Diverse Public High Schools in North Carolina

    Senior: Lexington's school environment made me feel safe. I did not experienced any bullying nor a witness of it. There may be a few fights once in a while, but that all depends on who you hang out with. When it comes to it academics, it has a variety of electives and core classes to choose from. Sometimes we are given the option on what core classes to take. For example, in my high school, we only need 3 science credits to graduate, but there are about 5 science classes, such as AP Earth Environmental, Chemistry, Biology, etc.. You can also take classes at the community school if you like. Lexington has a lot of diversity. It is pretty amazing because Lexington is such a small town. I am Hispanic and there are hundreds more along with me. Also Asians, African Americans, whites, even Indians!
    Read 109 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Diversity
    • 796 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  10. Wayne Early Middle College High School

    • Wayne County Public Schools, NC
    • 9-12
    • 70
    7 Most Diverse Public High Schools in North Carolina

    Niche User: Wayne Early Middle College High School is an excellent school for upcoming high school students to have a smooth transition into a college experience. Aside from a school sports team, students are provided with everything one could expect from a regular high school experience, as well as the opportunity to get their Associate's degree and get used to the qualitative expectations of your average college professor. The only drawbacks I'd consider the school to have would rely on the individual students themselves. Specifically, for students who aren't very determined to do well in their college courses, especially in their junior year, their GPA will suffer accordingly. Ultimately, what one aims for from their experience at WEMCHS will determine what they'll get out of it, both good and bad. The combination of taking all high school honors courses, obtaining a free Associate's degree, and having access to an abundance of four-year university knowledge should not be wasted.
    Read 70 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Diversity
    • 239 Students
    • 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  11. Independence High School

    • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, NC
    • 9-12
    • 257
    8 Most Diverse Public High Schools in North Carolina

    Alum: Independence High school can be a really great depending on you and how much you participate. If you get involved you'll enjoy your time there because Independence has a lot of fun activities and events. There are many clubs to join, and you can even create your own club. Some teachers and staff were very helpful with helping students find the right college for them and setting up college tours. Football and basketball seasons were the best! There was so much school spirit for our football and basketball team! Some pep rallys were really fun and it always got the students excited for the game. Other pep rallys were honestly boring, I think the school can improve on that by just thinking about what the students would enjoy and what would get them excited.
    Read 257 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Diversity
    • 2,486 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  12. Reynolds High School

    • Forsyth County Schools, NC
    • 9-12
    • 338
    9 Most Diverse Public High Schools in North Carolina

    Alum: RJ Reynolds was a great arts based school with a lot to offer it’s students. For someone like myself there where plenty or arts based classes to choose from, sadly I didn’t have enough room in my schedule to take them all! Plenty of the teachers were appropriately driven to teach their students, some however got away with an over exaggerated intense learning system that over stressed some students. I think like many schools the students don’t get enough say in how their learning environment should be. Like any growing school it had improvements to be made. Some of it was needing to update outdated books and technology and the overall clenliness of the school. I enjoyed my stay at the school nonetheless and couldn’t see myself having gone to any other school.
    Read 338 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Diversity
    • 1,733 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  14. Walter M. Williams High School

    • Alamance-Burlington Schools, NC
    • 9-12
    • 169
    10 Most Diverse Public High Schools in North Carolina

    Senior: I have loved my four years at Walter M. Williams High School! They offer so many classes that suit many different people, including myself. As someone who wants to go into the medical field, I was allowed the opportunity to travel to an off-site facility to take classes that allowed me to become a certified nurse assistant. This opportunity was very rare and limited in spacing and I'm glad I got to participate in it. They only thing I would change is to provide more opportunities within a certain field of interest.
    Read 169 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Diversity
    • 1,185 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  15. Wake Early College of Health & Sciences

    • Wake County Schools, NC
    • 9-12
    • 116
    11 Most Diverse Public High Schools in North Carolina

    Alum: This was a very rewarding school experience. Aside from countless sleepless nights, the outcome is what kept me going. Five years of high school and dual enrollment in college courses lead me to achieve my Associates of Science and High School Diploma the same year. This school also offers various opportunities to be exposed to different health occupations, and once a Junior or Senior, students have the chance to become a certified Nurse Aide, EMT, or Phlebotomist.
    Read 116 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Diversity
    • 273 Students
    • 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  16. Lumberton Senior High School

    • Public Schools of Robeson County, NC
    • 9-12
    • 304
    12 Most Diverse Public High Schools in North Carolina

    High School Senior: Great! My overall experience has just been great! The teachers and administration are hilarious and push us to do whatever it is that we love no matter what it is. Not to mention that they go out of their way to reward and give special recognition to those who deserve it. It doesn't matter how small or invaluable it is to others, your accomplishments never go unnoticed by them. Every month the school holds drawings with prizes for those who are on AB or A honor roll which is pretty cool in my opinion. If you've never missed a day of school, or do great in your classes despite what you have to go through at home, you get rewarded. The prizes that one could receive are various including a trip somewhere, gas money, or even money for a specific restaurant. That's what makes my school unique. They actually go out of their way to award those who go unnoticed. They take pride in us. My favorite experience at this school was when I was awarded a trip to an amusement park, along with some others, because we all had did extremely well in our physical science class. My friends and I all had the time of our lives getting on amusement rides and trying out foods-new and old. It was one of the best days of my life and I never would've gotten it if it wasn't for the teachers'/administrations' big hearts.
    Read 304 Reviews

    • C
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Diversity
    • 2,114 Students
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  19. Ragsdale High School

    • Guilford County Schools, NC
    • 9-12
    • 170
    13 Most Diverse Public High Schools in North Carolina

    Senior: I have been going to Ragsdale High School for 4 years and I love it! I have met so many great people. The teachers I had truly cared for their student’s education and safety. The diversity at Ragsdale is amazing. I have met people who I know I will be friends with for the rest of my life all from different backgrounds. I think Ragsdale needs to improve the student lunch experience. The amount of time students receive for lunch is only Twenty-five minutes, which is barely enough time. Overall Ragsdale students are a tight-knit community where everyone looks after one another!
    Read 170 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Diversity
    • 1,528 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  20. R.B. Glenn High School

    • Forsyth County Schools, NC
    • 9-12
    • 198
    14 Most Diverse Public High Schools in North Carolina

    Senior: Good School overall for me! I was able to associate with others and learn from most. I was in several clubs, after a couple weeks they just stopped meeting. My 4 year experience has been good for me. I have a sister that is coming up through Glenn and she is adjusting just fine as well.
    Read 198 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Diversity
    • 1,596 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  21. High Point Central High School

    • Guilford County Schools, NC
    • 9-12
    • 165
    15 Most Diverse Public High Schools in North Carolina

    Junior: High point central is very diverse and has a lot of opportunities available to its students. You can choose from cooking to jrotc. The classes are filled with students of all races and cultures. The teachers are dedicated and love interacting with their students. Although it has many pros, the administration like to change up the rules very sudden and fast. It’s not always so smoothly. They do need to do something about frequent skippers.
    Read 165 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Diversity
    • 1,442 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  22. David W. Butler High School

    • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, NC
    • 9-12
    • 290
    16 Most Diverse Public High Schools in North Carolina

    Senior: Butler high school is not just a school. It’s a community full of caring teachers, administrators, and staff that want to see you succeed and do well in life no matter the path you take. Over the course of the years, I’ve built solid relationships with my teachers of every grade level who I still keep in contact with. Teachers and staff here are so helpful and willing to do everything they can to help you towards a goal. They’re creative and some are hard on you, but that’s only because they care. Mr. Legrand has been a wonderful principal and he wants each and every student here to feel safe and be involved in school activities. Butler high school has been a wonderful experience for me. Go bulldogs!
    Read 290 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Diversity
    • 2,133 Students
    • 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  23. Hoke County High School

    • Hoke County Schools, NC
    • 9-12
    • 246
    17 Most Diverse Public High Schools in North Carolina

    Senior: Hoke County High School is an excellent school. School personnel are serious in preparing the students for higher learning. The students are able to take college readiness courses, and vocational/trade courses in preparation for trade school. I enjoy the advanced senior project, in which I was required to shadow my aunt at her job at a local Army Medical Center. I wouldn't change anything about Hoke Co High School. Keep up the good work!
    Read 246 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Diversity
    • 1,996 Students
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  26. Mount Tabor High School

    • Forsyth County Schools, NC
    • 9-12
    • 230
    18 Most Diverse Public High Schools in North Carolina

    Alum: I transferred in to Mount Tabor as a senior after being homeschooled from 8th-11th grade. I was nervous about going back to public school, especially for my senior year. Everyone was extremely welcoming and willing to work with me (except for one teacher, who is no longer there). It is a very diverse school. I also tried out for the Varsity Girls Softball team and became a starting pitcher and was also featured in the Newspaper about transferring in to finish out my senior year. I have very fond memories from Mount Tabor. I graduated in June of 2013.
    Read 230 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Diversity
    • 1,544 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  27. Vernon Malone College & Career Academy

    • Wake County Schools, NC
    • 9-12
    • 29
    19 Most Diverse Public High Schools in North Carolina

    Sophomore: I'm a sophomore at VMCCA, will be graduating 2020! So far everything has been fine, the teachers do care for their students and their safety. It's a pretty small school, so there's technically no reason to be lost at all. This school is college ready and if anyone is willing to take college courses for their junior and senior year, this is the place to be. Though I feel like my school has been getting a little bit easier to get in, this year I think that there were too many freshmen that applied here. I have heard some seniors also talking about how this school is getting a little bit easy to enter.
    Read 29 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Diversity
    • 298 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  28. Ashbrook High School

    • Gaston County Schools, NC
    • 9-12
    • 200
    20 Most Diverse Public High Schools in North Carolina

    Junior: What do I like about "The 'Brook"? Well let me tell you, Ashbrook is the best high school I could have ever gone to. Yeah, passing by when I was in middle school it didn't look appealing, but once I stepped inside I knew I could call it home. The teachers are nice, of course you have "those" teachers who in the students word "can't teach, teach to fast, or Why are they even a teacher" moments but overall they are great people. They make it there job to help you succeed weather it be passing their class or walking across that stage. Clubs and activities are interesting, and in a positive way. We finally have a debate club/team and many more unique clubs. The diversity at Ashbrook is unbelievable.
    Read 200 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Diversity
    • 1,431 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  29. Jordan High School

    • Durham Public Schools, NC
    • 9-12
    • 296
    21 Most Diverse Public High Schools in North Carolina

    High School Senior: My favorite experiences are specific classes such as gym class! I laughed so much in that class and it was a great way to start high school because I hardly knew anyone at Jordan. Jordan is unique because we get an extra day to do homework although that sometimes backfires if you never do the assignment on that extra day (i.e., double the work). It is also unique because the teachers allow you to independently learn and that helped me mature faster because I was not so dependent on my teachers and I loved it! If I could do it all over, I would choose this school again because it really helped me mature intellectually and personally. I also enjoyed how the students were accepting of each other.
    Read 296 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Diversity
    • 1,987 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  30. Southwest Guilford High School

    • Guilford County Schools, NC
    • 9-12
    • 291
    22 Most Diverse Public High Schools in North Carolina

    Junior: I love my school! We have great teachers and staff that have created a great learning environment. We also have lots of after school clubs and sports. I would like to see improvements to our school's new safety measure, the OneCard system. As of right now, I don't feel like it does much to protect the students, and it doesn't really do anything for the teachers either. I think it can be improved and be used in a positive way, and could possibly make things like taking attendance either, but that cannot happen as of now.
    Read 291 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Diversity
    • 1,520 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  32. Renaissance High School at Olympic High School

    • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, NC
    • 9-12
    • 155
    23 Most Diverse Public High Schools in North Carolina

    Senior: Renaissance at Olympic High School was one of the 5 schools within Olympic. I have to say that it was an amazing experience now that I look back at it. I can't say it was the opportunites offered. Certainly wasn't the students, who were overall pretty crude and lazy. The teachers who helped me survive those 4 years are the only thing that would motivate me to re-do high school. Almost each teacher at Renaissance is amazing, creative and have dedication to their students that you couldn't imagine. They literally felt like they could be my family. To one student, a teacher did become her family. He told us a heartbreaking tale of a student who hated him and would curse him out became his adoptive daughter after she ran away from a mentally and physically abusive family. This teacher went as far as contacting an illegal gang to find her after went missing one day. Trust me, this story will really bring you to tears coming from his mouth. I would give these teachers the world if I could.
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    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Diversity
    • 615 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  33. Early College High School

    • Public Schools of Robeson County, NC
    • 9-12
    • 38
    24 Most Diverse Public High Schools in North Carolina

    Senior: I have definitely enjoyed my experience at Robeson Early College. Being able to take college classes has really set me up for success. I have been able to complete much of my undergraduate credits for free. I have been highly prepared for a four year university. The teachers definitely care about us students. They work hard to give us the information we need to be successful. They treat us as more than test scores and statistics. They treat us as people. I have gained a tremendous amount from the Early College program.
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Diversity
    • 176 Students
    • 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  34. A.L. Brown High School

    • Kannapolis City Schools, NC
    • 9-12
    • 230
    25 Most Diverse Public High Schools in North Carolina

    Senior: A L brown is a very diverse school in a moderately conservative area which created a divide among our students. Often times it felt that student concerns fell on deaf ears, fortunately the school is very accepting and encouraging to student lead programs and events. I loved having the option to get involved with my community and school, and as leadership member of our schools lgbt club, I felt as though I had a fair platform. Kannapolis is a town transforming from a small mill community to a stem focused city which leaves A L Brown in an interesting transition that doesn't properly advocate for students from "old" or "new" Kannapolis; I do believe that in the next 10 years A L Brown will become an amazing school that will prepare students for any career, as it is already setting up useful vocational and stem courses.
    Read 230 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Diversity
    • 1,457 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    • Opening September 2019, Private School
    • Washington, DC
    • PK, K-12
    • NG
      Overall Niche Grade
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    BASIS Independent McLean

    • Private School
    • McLean, VA
    • PK, K-12
    • 10

    Parent: Our son is currently in the 2nd grade. He has been at the school for two years, and it has been a wonderful experience. The enthusiasm of the teachers, who are truly experts in the subjects they teach, is infectious. They consistently set high standards for all students at every stage of their academic career. This is a school that prioritizes academics and the students themselves; it is targeted to students with intellectual curiosity and a strong work ethic. We are very happy here!
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    • NG
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 375 Students
    • 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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