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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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July 29, 2025
The school sucks, fights everytime you walk in and no one is helpful! And the principles are just BAD.
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Guy Phillips Middle School
Parent / Guardian
July 24, 2025
If you are a parent of a neurodivergent child or simply expect transparency, engagement, and actual education from your child’s school — look elsewhere.
This school presents itself as nurturing and... More
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Emerson Waldorf School
Parent / Guardian
June 17, 2025
Gave up on / kicked out our (level 1) autistic 2 year old with 3 weeks notice for summer, after we took every recommendation including a very expensive OT and SP. We had no warning or indication that... More
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Montessori Day School