8,351
Preschools
2,983
Elementary Schools
1,610
Middle Schools
1,299
High Schools
2,537
Public District Schools
7,979
Private Schools
10,720
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
159,802 students | CARY, NC
Grades PK, K-12 | 192 schools -
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District
142,733 students | CHARLOTTE, NC
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 180 schools -
Guilford County School District
70,047 students | GREENSBORO, NC
Grades PK, K-12 | 122 schools -
Winston Salem & Forsyth County School District
51,843 students | WINSTON-SALEM, NC
Grades PK, K-12 | 76 schools -
Cumberland County School District
49,278 students | FAYETTEVILLE, NC
Grades PK, K-12 | 85 schools
Reviews From Schools in North Carolina
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Parent / Guardian
May 25, 2024
Grimsley is an amazing school with excellent leadership. The numbers on “Greatschools” make no sense. All Guilford County high schools students take the ACT (for free) which explains the low SAT... More
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Grimsley High School
Parent / Guardian
May 25, 2024
This school is a huge let down. Staff does not care about your child, all they care about is looking for money every chance they get. No locker rooms for kids of older age. They shoot basketball... More
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Next Generation Academy
Parent / Guardian
May 25, 2024
The bible teacher in 8th grade has told the students in the class that any non-protestant Christian will go to hell. He literally said the Catholic will go to hell. That was so hateful and painful... More
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Cary Christian School