8,351
Preschools
2,983
Elementary Schools
1,610
Middle Schools
1,299
High Schools
2,537
Public District Schools
7,979
Private Schools
10,720
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 | 85 schools
Reviews From Schools in North Carolina
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Parent / Guardian
May 02, 2024
This is a terrible school! I pulled both of my children from this school and am fortunate enough to be able to have them in a private online school. The teachers are bullies and Amy Wallace is quite... More
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B F Grady Elementary
Parent / Guardian
May 02, 2024
Our children acquired an excellent education and foundational start at this school. They had many activities and events throughout the school year to encourage student and family engagement. The... More
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Sandy Ridge Elementary School
Current student
May 02, 2024
I'm currently a freshman, clear favoritism. Terrible administration, writes up students for nothing. Horrible principal. Terrible curriculum, boring teaching. Haven't learned a thing in English, or... More
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East Rowan High School