For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,926 students in Harrisburg, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Harrisburg, NC are Hickory Ridge High School, Hickory Ridge Middle School and Harrisburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisburg, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Harrisburg have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Harrisburg, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickory Ridge High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7321 Raging Ridge Road
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6630
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6630
Gr: 9-12 | 1,671 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Hickory Ridge Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7336 Raging Ridge Rd
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6490
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6490
Gr: 6-8 | 1,057 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Harrisburg Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 Stallings Road
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6190
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6190
Gr: PK-5 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Hickory Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9464 Hickory Ridge Rd
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-5950
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-5950
Gr: K-5 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
A.c.e. Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7807 Caldwell Road
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 456-7153
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 456-7153
Gr: K-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Harrisburg, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Harrisburg, NC include Hickory Ridge High School, Hickory Ridge Middle School and Harrisburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harrisburg?
5 public schools are located in Harrisburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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