8,329
Preschools
2,983
Elementary Schools
1,620
Middle Schools
1,308
High Schools
2,536
Public District Schools
7,984
Private Schools
10,723
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
161,784 students | CARY, NC
Grades PK-12 | 190 schools -
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District
147,638 students | CHARLOTTE, NC
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 179 schools -
Guilford County School District
72,950 students | GREENSBORO, NC
Grades PK-12 | 122 schools -
Winston Salem & Forsyth County School District
54,707 students | WINSTON SALEM, NC
Grades PK-12 | 76 schools -
Cumberland County School District
50,879 students | FAYETTEVILLE, NC
Grades PK-12 | 88 schools
Reviews From Schools in North Carolina
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Parent / Guardian
January 28, 2023
I sent my children to Calvary back in 2001-2004 and Calvary was a great 5 star school. My granddaughter came along and I wanted to send her there. She started kindergarten and she had a pretty awesome... More
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Calvary Christian School
Parent / Guardian
January 27, 2023
Amazing school, we couldn't be happier with our choice!
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Southside Christian School
Parent / Guardian
January 27, 2023
My experience with this school has been horrible. I love my sons classroom staff but some of the front office staff has been awful. I honestly feel like my child is being targeted. I thought moving... More
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E Melvin Honeycutt Elementary School