8,351
Preschools
2,985
Elementary Schools
1,611
Middle Schools
1,299
High Schools
2,540
Public District Schools
7,979
Private Schools
10,723
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in North Carolina based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in North Carolina at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
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Largest School Districts in North Carolina
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Wake County School District
159,802 students | CARY, NC
Grades PK, K-12 | 192 schools -
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District
142,733 students | CHARLOTTE, NC
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 180 schools -
Guilford County School District
70,047 students | GREENSBORO, NC
Grades PK, K-12 | 122 schools -
Winston Salem & Forsyth County School District
51,843 students | WINSTON-SALEM, NC
Grades PK, K-12 | 76 schools -
Cumberland County School District
49,278 students | FAYETTEVILLE, NC
Grades PK, K-12 | 88 schools
Reviews From Schools in North Carolina
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Parent / Guardian
April 22, 2024
This is our first year at Cresset. It is a small Christian school, with a real sense of family. The classroom environment seems to be smaller classes which allows for the teachers to connect more... More
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Cresset Christian Academy
Parent / Guardian
April 22, 2024
This school administration is disorganized and does not keep parents informed. I have made many attempts to get my kid's records and transcripts without success. First, it took many requests to even... More
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Heritage Christian School
Parent / Guardian
April 22, 2024
I love this school! Principal Robin Britt is the Powerhouse Leader that keeps everyone and everything running smoothly. The staff work together to make sure the students are getting the best... More
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Monticello-Brown Summit Elementary School