Summary:
Zip code 27203 is served by one public high school, Asheboro High, which enrolls students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the Asheboro City Schools district.
Because there is only one high school in this area, the most useful comparison is to state averages. Asheboro High stands out for its exceptionally high rate of economic disadvantage — 99.78% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch. That context makes its 91.6% graduation rate, which is above the state average of 88.8%, particularly noteworthy. However, the school’s overall academic standing is low: it currently ranks in the 24th percentile of North Carolina high schools and holds a 1-star rating on SchoolDigger. The district also faces challenges, ranking in the 14th percentile of districts statewide. Chronic absenteeism is a major concern, with 29.1% of students chronically absent — about 5 percentage points higher than the state rate.
Academically, the school shows a clear pattern. Biology is its relative strength, with proficiency nearly matching the state average, and Math I improved dramatically from 20.1% to 33.8% proficiency in one year. Still, large gaps remain: Math III proficiency is 47.4% versus 68.9% statewide, and English II proficiency dropped from 53.3% to 46.9% while the state improved. For parents, the key takeaway is that Asheboro High graduates most of its students despite severe poverty and attendance challenges, but test scores in math and English suggest many students may need additional support to be fully prepared for college or careers. The encouraging signs are the gains in math and the school’s relative strength in science, while the continued decline in English II and very high chronic absenteeism are the most urgent issues to watch.
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