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

Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. See how.
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Largest School Districts in North Carolina

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Reviews From Schools in North Carolina

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Parent / Guardian
May 25, 2024
Chaotic and unorganized, mothers with no credentials “teaching”, double standards in discipline, inconsistency in every regard, and a campus that is not secure. Students roam in and out of areas... More
Review for Greater Vision Academy
Parent / Guardian
May 24, 2024
HORRIBLE SCHOOL. This review was written in May of 2024. I had one child go through Holly Ridge Middle and now have a second child going through there. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCES with BOTH children! My... More
Review for Holly Ridge Middle
Parent / Guardian
May 24, 2024
High student to teacher ratios. Little opportunity for students who excel even within the “IB program”. But hey, it’s a new building. We went with option B: private school after 1 year here.
Review for Lansdowne Elementary