8,351
Preschools
2,984
Elementary Schools
1,610
Middle Schools
1,299
High Schools
2,539
Public District Schools
7,979
Private Schools
10,722
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
Are the schools in North Carolina offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
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
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
March 18, 2024
Our child is a high achiever and has felt challenged and at home in this school. We have been included as parents and kept informed. This is a secular school not pushing a religion or political... More
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Lake Lure Classical Academy
Parent / Guardian
March 18, 2024
Don't send your child here...they are paper pushers not a lot of teaching going on...your child will be begging you not to go to school in elementary school...which is so sad ...bullying is tolerated... More
Review for
Pilot Elementary
Current student
March 18, 2024
Grantham is VERY racist . They act different to colored kids , they do not teach well , its very sad .
Review for
Grantham Middle