8,409
Preschools
3,059
Elementary Schools
1,686
Middle Schools
1,366
High Schools
2,629
Public District Schools
7,973
Private Schools
10,821
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
159,778 students | CARY, NC
Grades PK, K-12 | 196 schools -
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District
144,197 students | CHARLOTTE, NC
Grades PK, K-12 | 180 schools -
Guilford County School District
68,894 students | GREENSBORO, NC
Grades PK, K-12 | 129 schools -
Winston Salem & Forsyth County School District
52,717 students | WINSTON-SALEM, NC
Grades PK, K-12 | 82 schools -
Cumberland County School District
49,661 students | FAYETTEVILLE, NC
Grades PK, K-12 | 87 schools
Reviews From Schools in North Carolina
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Parent / Guardian
April 30, 2025
Expectations are set really high for community expectations for kids, but teachers and faculty don't model these themselves. Empathy being number one that comes to mind. I had a sudden catastrophic... More
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Lincoln Charter School
Parent / Guardian
April 30, 2025
George Moses Horton is a pretty good school. The only bad things about it is the assistant principal, being a bit rude to my son. The learning environment is great but there is usually bullying... More
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Horton Middle
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 30, 2025
So I graduated from this school and I am completely satisfied with everything I learned and the education I got. I am now a CNA, I got to walk the stage at graduation and I loveddd the people running... More
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Brittain Academy