Garner High

Garner High

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2101 Spring Dr,  Garner, NC
Wake County Schools
3.8
3.3
1,689 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Carter Hillman
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
109
Full Time Teachers
109
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
30.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
252:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
Black
34.1%
Hispanic
30.2%
White
30.1%
Two or more races
3.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#45 Best Magnet HS in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Carolina State University 429 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 345 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 344 Students
East Carolina University 320 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 292 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 257 Students
Appalachian State University 216 Students
Wake Technical Community College 215 Students
North Carolina Central University 196 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 166 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 132 Students
Business 116 Students
Biology 116 Students
Psychology 104 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 61 Students
Computer Science 53 Students
Graphic Design 39 Students
Engineering 37 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 37 Students
Marketing 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 400 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/27/2025
My overall experience at Garner was eye opening, eventful and a roller coaster. All the friendships and bonds ive lost along the way have taught me a lot about how people are and how can they can be. The teachers are amazing, if it wasn't for some of my teachers I wouldn't be who I am today.
5.0 Senior
3/24/2025
Probably how the students keep the place they leave it really dirty all around the campus.Also I would also like to see how they go over school safety more a lot of times theirs fights breaking out.But they do a good job over all with academics and school activities.
5.0 Senior
1/30/2025
i like the school i made a lot of good friends got a lot of exposure i'm currently doing step and i love the cheerleading team and im starting to do track
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 10 Reviews
2.0 student
11/1/2025
I’m a current student, and I honestly feel like this school needs to take a closer look at how students are being treated and supported. Many of us feel overworked, disrespected, and looked down on if we aren’t in IB or AP classes. Students who struggle don’t get help — they get judged or embarrasse...
2.0 parent
3/22/2021
If you are in IB, GMHS might be worthwhile. If not, good luck. The principal was largely unknown to the students and has not created a positive climate at all. The morale was terrible among the teachers. The administration repeatedly set policies, just to ignore them and then create another one. Und...
3.0 student
4/8/2020
Teachers aren’t that great :/ a lot of them don’t help you when you ask and then go and complain about how you should be teaching yourself the material. And then they continue to complain about test scores. Also the teachers couldn’t care less about your mental health. The only one that cares is the...
5.0 other
1/9/2020
Excellent and very friendly to new comers

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Garner High is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Garner, NC, in the Garner neighborhood, and is served by the Wake County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,689 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Garner High has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $412,976. Discover additional schools in the area, like Wake Christian Academy, Longleaf School Of The Arts, Charles D. Owen Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Garner has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Garner High.

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