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Trinity High School

High School · Randolph County School System · Trinity, NC

A Randolph County School System high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

PO Box 131, Trinity, NC 27370

  • Math 63% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 56% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63.4% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.3% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+7.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.7 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation11.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
District spending per student$11,457
Chronic Absenteeism30.1%

Students at Trinity High School score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

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2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency63%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency56%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
63%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Trinity High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,893

Median home value

$172,600

Median rent

$904/mo

College educated

19.3%

Homeownership

86.6%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27370; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
11.1% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
10 boys'·11 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grace Point Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9K–122.7 mi47Compare →
Mount Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7K–123.9 mi125Compare →
High Point Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.7PK–124.2 mi631Compare →
Hayworth Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5K–124.3 mi110Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Randolph County School System

Schools in district
32
Rank in district
#22 of 32
District spending per student
$11,457NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Trinity High School is listed in Randolph County School System; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Trinity High School

Trinity High School is a public high school in Trinity, NC, part of Randolph County School System, serving approximately 695 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,622 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Trinity High School

What grades does Trinity High School serve?

Trinity High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Trinity High School?

Trinity High School has an enrollment of approximately 695 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Trinity High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Trinity High School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Trinity High School rank in NC?

Trinity High School ranks #1,622 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Trinity High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Trinity High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Trinity High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Trinity High School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Trinity High School a charter school?

No, Trinity High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Trinity High School a Title I school?

No, Trinity High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Trinity High School?

53.1% of students at Trinity High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
695
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Randolph County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.1%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 27370)
15,223
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
42.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27370; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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