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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Chapel Hill 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.
Districts
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Chatham County School District
9,129 students | PITTSBORO, NC
Grades PK, K-12 | 21 schools -
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School District
11,561 students | CHAPEL HILL, NC
Grades PK, K-12 | 21 schools -
Orange County School District
7,208 students | HILLSBOROUGH, NC
Grades PK, K-12 | 15 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Chapel Hill
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Parent / Guardian
October 29, 2025
My older child just completed 3 years at Culbreth and my younger child is now at Culbreth. I have been very pleased with the learning environment. The school leadership is very engaged and staff and... More
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Grey Culbreth Middle School
Parent / Guardian
October 04, 2025
I have had 3 children go thru Pre-K with the last now in 8th. All 3 have different strengths and weaknesses but all have thrived at STM. The school is really a community and they do a great job of... More
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St. Thomas More Catholic School
Parent / Guardian
September 26, 2025
Disappointing with the school, teaching, safety, and leadership at school and with Superintendent
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East Chapel Hill High School
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