8,113
Preschools
2,744
Elementary Schools
1,409
Middle Schools
1,146
High Schools
2,539
Public District Schools
7,690
Private Schools
10,432
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.
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 Schools
161,784 students | CARY, NC
Grades PK-12 | 190 schools -
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
147,638 students | CHARLOTTE, NC
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 179 schools -
Guilford County Schools
72,950 students | GREENSBORO, NC
Grades PK-12 | 122 schools -
Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools
54,707 students | WINSTON SALEM, NC
Grades PK-12 | 76 schools -
Cumberland County Schools
50,879 students | FAYETTEVILLE, NC
Grades PK-12 | 88 schools
Reviews from schools in North Carolina
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Parent / Guardian
January 18, 2022
10/10 school honestly. I loved my experience here and the teachers treated me well. I can't complain with it at all. Best elementary experience I could ask for.
Review for
Claremont Elementary
Parent / Guardian
January 18, 2022
My name is Brianna and my son just loves Torchlight light Academy.
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Torchlight Academy
Parent / Guardian
January 18, 2022
This school is grossly underrated! Each and every teacher and staff member card for every single student! Communication with parents is phenomenal and the overall school environment is nurturing of... More
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Mary C Williams Elementary
