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There are 10,388 public and private PK-12 schools in North Carolina. Learn more about the schools, student demographics, and academics within the state, read parent reviews of local schools, and find information about specific cities and school districts.

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Largest school districts in North Carolina

Wake County School District
161,417 students | Cary, NC
Grades: PK-12 | 181 schools
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District
147,631 students | Charlotte, NC
Grades: PK-12 | 177 schools
Guilford County School District
73,210 students | Greensboro, NC
Grades: PK-12 | 126 schools
Winston Salem & Forsyth County School District
55,322 students | Winston-Salem, NC
Grades: PK-12 | 81 schools
Cumberland County School District
50,725 students | Fayetteville, NC
Grades: PK-12 | 88 schools

Recent school reviews from schools in North Carolina

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I don't even have the words to describe my child's horrible experiences he had while attending Arthur Edwards. My child was singled out, bullied, disrespected and wasn't getting the appropriate help... More

Review for Arthur W Edwards Elementary
Submitted by a parent · June 02, 2020

Parent

Shepherd has set the bar incredibly high for other schools my children will be attending. I wish Shepherd ran from K-12

Review for Shepherd Elementary School
Submitted by a parent · June 02, 2020

Parent

We absolutely love Shepherd. The principal is amazing as well as the teachers we had so far.

Review for Shepherd Elementary School
Submitted by a parent · June 02, 2020