8,407
Preschools
3,051
Elementary Schools
1,680
Middle Schools
1,363
High Schools
2,630
Public District Schools
7,964
Private Schools
10,812
Total Schools
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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
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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 | 181 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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July 30, 2025
My daughter joined this school in February 2025. She is very happy with all the activities and creative learning. All the teachers are very caring and knowledgeable.
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Montessori Creative Learning School
Parent / Guardian
July 30, 2025
My son attended Charlotte Catholic and was part of the 2024 Graduating Class. He excelled at Catholic. He was so prepared for college that he had zero transition issues. The staff at CCHS did an... More
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Charlotte Catholic High School
Parent / Guardian
July 30, 2025
I have been a Covenant parent for 12 years. My oldest is about to be a senior, and I have seen the fruits of classical Christian education in all of my children, the youngest of which is in 1st grade.... More
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Covenant Classical School