Top Rated Schools in This State

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.
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Student Demographics

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Reviews From Schools in North Carolina

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Parent / Guardian
May 13, 2024
Middle Schoolers suffer a lot because Unity is a mess!! The math teacher never shows up and some teachers are super mean to them. I can’t believe what my child tells me what some teachers say to the... More
Review for Unity Classical Charter
Parent / Guardian
May 13, 2024
This school is very poorly run and isn't following the Waldorf plan well. The teachers try but recieve little support from administration. The EC program is a complete joke. They refuse to acknowledge... More
Review for Raleigh Oak Charter
Parent / Guardian
May 13, 2024
Cuthbertson High School touts itself as a "10 rated" school, but in the two years we have been there (and years at Cuthbertson Middle School prior), I have yet to see evidence of this. If you have a... More
Review for Cuthbertson High School