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 15, 2024
You couldn't ask for a better school; teachers, staff, administration are amazing and engage with parents and students. All three of our boys are going or have moved on from Root.
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Root Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 15, 2024
Our oldest has been at Oberlin for two years. Some of his teachers are amazing; two of his teachers in 7th grade have been awful to him. Our kid isn't perfect; we know that, but their treatment of him... More
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Oberlin Middle School
Parent / Guardian
May 15, 2024
We love Forest View. We evaluated all options (DPS, private, charter) and are so glad we are at Forest View. It has been a wonderful place for our child to attend school. We are so encouraged by... More
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Forest View Elementary