Cox Mill High School

Summary:

Cox Mill High School is a public high school in Concord, North Carolina, serving 1,762 students in grades 9-12 and part of the Cabarrus County Schools district, which is ranked 75 out of 242 districts in the state.

Cox Mill High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in North Carolina, ranking 108 out of 640 schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is significantly higher than nearby schools like West Cabarrus High (ranked 395), Northwest Cabarrus High (ranked 240), and Jay M Robinson High (ranked 416). Cox Mill's students consistently outperform the district and state in End-of-Course exams, with 81.4% proficient or better in Biology compared to 57.6% for the district and 53.4% for the state.

Despite its strong academic performance, Cox Mill High School has a diverse student population, with 44.27% White, 22.42% African American, 7.6% Hispanic, and 20.15% Asian students. The school also excels in supporting the academic growth of various student subgroups, ranking among the top 15 high schools in the state for Asian students, multi-racial students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities. Additionally, Cox Mill has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 13.85%, significantly lower than nearby schools like West Cabarrus High (58.65%) and Jay M Robinson High (49.63%).


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1355 Cox Mill Rd
       Concord, NC  28027-7565


(704) 260-6600

District: Cabarrus County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
108th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,456 Help


Feeder schools for Cox Mill High School:

Elementary:    Cox Mill Elementary
Middle:    Harris Road Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  20.5 Help
Number of students:  1,757

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.4%
Asian:
24.1%
African American:
20.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.9% Help


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Compare Details Cox Mill High School ranks better than 83.1% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 10 ranked high schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Cox Mill High School has the largest high school student body size in the Cabarrus County Schools District. Student population at Cox Mill High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.4%), Asian (24.1%), African American (20.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Cabarrus County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cox Mill High School is 20.5. 8 high schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cox Mill High School is $7,456, which is the lowest among 11 high schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cox Mill High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cox Mill High School 108th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Cox Mill High School in the ranking list.)

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Cabarrus County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cabarrus County Schools 75th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cox Mill High School

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Rank History for all students at Cox Mill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 73.02 55th 499 89.0%
2011 76.04 44th 506 91.3%
2012 69.35 71st 502 85.9%
2013 73.42 36th 505 92.9%
2014 67.75 77th 451 82.9%
2015 69.60 79th 531 85.1%
2016 73.37 59th 507 88.4%
2017 82.20 36th 476 92.4%
2018 88.84 23rd 469 95.1%
2019 82.01 47th 514 90.9%
2021 86.25 92nd 594 84.5%
2022 89.21 81st 621 87.0%
2023 85.17 105th 626 83.2%
2024 85.86 108th 640 83.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cox Mill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.58 41st 185 77.8%
2019 74.21 38th 195 80.5%
2021 91.53 6th 199 97.0%
2022 92.11 16th 226 92.9%
2023 86.60 23rd 249 90.8%
2024 91.22 15th 261 94.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cox Mill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.87 11th 124 91.1%
2022 99.31 4th 156 97.4%
2023 99.83 1st 226 99.6%
2024 88.37 11th 262 95.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Cox Mill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 90.39 12th 349 96.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cox Mill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.07 37th 424 91.3%
2019 65.85 57th 446 87.2%
2021 69.58 35th 432 91.9%
2022 75.85 102nd 544 81.3%
2023 65.34 160th 597 73.2%
2024 73.73 134th 613 78.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Cox Mill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.19 15th 449 96.7%
2019 84.83 34th 475 92.8%
2021 87.30 32nd 475 93.3%
2022 91.05 50th 594 91.6%
2023 87.90 74th 588 87.4%
2024 87.23 87th 602 85.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cox Mill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.44 98th 349 71.9%
2019 70.59 50th 364 86.3%
2021 55.54 97th 334 71.0%
2022 83.18 24th 330 92.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cox Mill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.62 25th 325 92.3%
2023 81.61 11th 403 97.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Cox Mill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.79 39th 463 91.6%
2019 77.95 54th 488 88.9%
2021 84.64 39th 481 91.9%
2022 87.41 91st 585 84.4%
2023 81.77 120th 602 80.1%
2024 84.15 116th 607 80.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cox Mill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.75 7th 89 92.1%
2021 85.76 10th 83 88.0%
2022 84.30 11th 91 87.9%
2023 85.17 8th 98 91.8%
2024 84.08 11th 101 89.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Cox Mill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.35 16th 359 95.5%
2019 84.25 26th 369 93.0%
2021 86.88 20th 364 94.5%
2022 92.45 40th 430 90.7%
2023 85.46 62nd 434 85.7%
2024 83.84 64th 437 85.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cox Mill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.09 24th 340 92.9%
2019 81.10 27th 354 92.4%
2021 89.54 16th 370 95.7%
2022 84.11 73rd 436 83.3%
2023 79.54 77th 449 82.9%
2024 81.11 76th 454 83.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Cox Mill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.69 32nd 427 92.5%
2019 78.38 55th 444 87.6%
2021 81.37 35th 439 92.0%
2022 87.44 73rd 534 86.3%
2023 83.08 95th 537 82.3%
2024 82.90 101st 553 81.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, July 19, 2013

Open Quote Having been a parent with a student at Cox Mill High School for three years, I can honestly say I've been quite impressed. The professionalism of the majority of teachers and staff is excellent. Our older son attended high school in another southern state and I see a marked difference overall in comparison. The previous reviewer mentioned the use of drugs, they are everywhere and if that is what you're drawn to then you would have no problem finding it anywhere, even in high schools. Is Cox Mill a perfect school?...of course not...no school is. In my experience Cox Mill does an excellent job of welcoming parents to get involved and the band program is outstanding. I've also noticed that the students, in general, are very inclusive and supportive of each other. This is a rare and special environment that I am happy to have my student experience. Close Quote


by a student
Saturday, January 28, 2012

Open Quote the reason i gave this school such a poor rating is because first the lunches there are horrible!for 2.50 you get a scoop of macaroni and a chocolate milk! 2nd would have to be the major drug problem among students (especially athletts)that the staff has made no effort what so ever in correcting. Also in order to get to class you need to literally shove your way through the horribly crowded hallways. I have never seen such a poorly thought out school in all my years of education. Please for future parents thinking about sending your kids here, DO NOT! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cox Mill High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 477 209 30 52 1 n/a n/a 0 769
2011 684 215 37 81 1 0 59 0 1077
2012 727 246 52 93 1 0 59 0 1178
2013 796 277 51 94 2 0 49 0 1269
2014 875 312 55 91 2 2 51 0 1388
2015 926 324 69 90 7 4 58 0 1478
2016 973 367 77 113 16 6 60 0 1612
2017 1002 370 92 128 19 5 78 0 1694
2018 1042 388 129 126 18 3 77 0 1783
2019 1073 389 153 141 15 3 91 0 1865
2020 1065 378 203 152 11 3 113 0 1925
2021 937 387 241 122 5 5 79 0 1776
2022 838 364 289 134 7 6 89 0 1727
2023 780 395 355 134 7 4 87 0 1762
2024 709 368 423 155 7 5 90 0 1757

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cox Mill High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 769 49.3 15.6 18.5
2011 1077 62.0 17.3 20.4
2012 1178 65.5 17.9 19.9
2013 1269 66.9 18.9 20
2014 1388 73.7 18.8 19.5
2015 1478 77.0 19.1 18.1
2016 1612 78.0 20.6 16.8
2017 1694 85.3 19.8 14.9
2018 1783 87.7 20.3 12.1
2019 1865 88.9 20.9 9.8
2020 1925 88.7 21.6 9.2
2021 1776 85.5 20.7 7.8
2022 1727 86.6 19.9 6.1
2023 1762 80.7 21.8 13.8
2024 1757 85.5 20.5 17.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cox Mill High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 769 49.3 15.6 18.5
2011 1077 62.0 17.3 20.4
2012 1178 65.5 17.9 19.9
2013 1269 66.9 18.9 20
2014 1388 73.7 18.8 19.5
2015 1478 77.0 19.1 18.1
2016 1612 78.0 20.6 16.8
2017 1694 85.3 19.8 14.9
2018 1783 87.7 20.3 12.1
2019 1865 88.9 20.9 9.8
2020 1925 88.7 21.6 9.2
2021 1776 85.5 20.7 7.8
2022 1727 86.6 19.9 6.1
2023 1762 80.7 21.8 13.8
2024 1757 85.5 20.5 17.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cox Mill High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $383 (5.1%) $7,073 (94.9%) $7,456

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cox Mill High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 47th of 514 High schoolsRanks 105th of 626 High schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Cox Mill High School)84.980.2
 4.7%
   End of Course Biology (Cabarrus County Schools)62.555.5
 7%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Cox Mill High School)79.480.9
 1.5%
   End of Course English II (Cabarrus County Schools)65.163.5
 1.6%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Cox Mill High School)75.360.8
 14.5%
   End of Course Math I (Cabarrus County Schools)52.643.9
 8.7%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Cox Mill High School)6289
 27%
   End of Course Math III (Cabarrus County Schools)52.565.9
 13.4%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students18651762
 5.5%
African American389395
 1.5%
American Indian157
 53.3%
Asian153355
 132%
Hispanic141134
 5%
Pacific Islander34
 33.3%
White1073780
 27.3%
Two or More Races9187
 4.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.8%13.8%
 4%


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Students at Cox Mill High School are 40% White, 24% Asian, 21% African American, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Cox Mill High School ranks 108th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Cox Mill High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cox Mill Elementary
Middle : Harris Road Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,757 students attended Cox Mill High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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