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
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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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Teacher
May 05, 2024
teachers at this school are great and care about the students. The administration is weak. Students are disrespectful in the classroom, especially in high school. This once great Christian school has... More
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Northside Christian Academy
Parent / Guardian
May 05, 2024
The teachers in this school, for the most part, lack the commitment to educate the students. When students ask questions in the classroom about doubts they have or explanations they need to understand... More
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Davidson Charter Academy CFA
Parent / Guardian
May 05, 2024
I love this school. At one point I had three of my lil ones in Pineville Elementary. Now I have just two. The atmosphere was calm and sweet, everyone knows everyone. The way the office is set up that... More
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Pineville Elementary