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North Carolina Schools

There are 10,398 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 Schools
161,417 students | Cary, NC
Grades: PK-12 | 191 schools
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
147,631 students | Charlotte, NC
Grades: PK-12 & Ungraded | 181 schools
Guilford County Schools
73,210 students | Greensboro, NC
Grades: PK-12 | 126 schools
Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools
55,322 students | Winston Salem, NC
Grades: PK-12 | 80 schools
Cumberland County Schools
50,725 students | Fayetteville, NC
Grades: PK-12 | 88 schools

Reviews from schools in North Carolina

Parent / Guardian

Bottom of the barrel. Biggest problem is the staff.

Review for Mountain Island Lake Academy
Submitted by a parent / guardian · May 12, 2021

Parent / Guardian

This is our first year at sacred heart and couldn’t be happier! I was a little worried at first with Covid lingering around, but they did everything they could to keep our child safe and excited to... More

Review for Sacred Heart Catholic School
Submitted by a parent / guardian · May 11, 2021

Parent / Guardian

This is our first year at BCCA and we love it!! I have a child in TK and one in kindergarten. The curriculum is fun yet challenging and both of my children have gained confidence this year. The... More

Review for Back Creek Christian Academy
Submitted by a parent / guardian · May 11, 2021