8,283
Preschools
2,921
Elementary Schools
1,572
Middle Schools
1,273
High Schools
2,539
Public District Schools
7,899
Private Schools
10,642
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.
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
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Largest School Districts in North Carolina
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Wake County School District
161,784 students | CARY, NC
Grades PK-12 | 190 schools -
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District
147,638 students | CHARLOTTE, NC
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 179 schools -
Guilford County School District
72,950 students | GREENSBORO, NC
Grades PK-12 | 122 schools -
Winston Salem & Forsyth County School District
54,707 students | WINSTON SALEM, NC
Grades PK-12 | 76 schools -
Cumberland County School District
50,879 students | FAYETTEVILLE, NC
Grades PK-12 | 88 schools
Reviews From Schools in North Carolina
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Parent / Guardian
August 29, 2022
What kind of school is this. Maybe the learning is good but the kids?? My girlfriend got shamed for their size by two kids in 8th grade. My girlfriend is in 8th as well. SOMEONE IN THIS SCHOOL NEEDS... More
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Williston Middle
Parent / Guardian
August 29, 2022
First day of school they made a typo on the bus schedule. The scheduled bus was 771 when the bus that picked us up was 770. The last few minutes of school the announcement said the bus was changed to... More
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Pine Forest High
Parent / Guardian
August 29, 2022
Amazing welcoming and helpful i would recomend to others
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Lincoln Charter School