What types of schools are available in Chapel Hill, North Carolina?

Chapel Hill, North Carolina offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Q: How many schools are in Chapel Hill, North Carolina?

There are 21 schools in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, serving 12,320 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Chapel Hill?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 21 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

12,320

Total Students

Across Chapel Hill

11.8:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

21 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)17 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)3 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,608 students at Chapel Hill High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 2:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Rashkis Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

601 Meadowmont Ln, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

1900 New Hope Church Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Margaret B. Pollard Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

185 Granite Mill Blvd., Chapel Hill, NC 27516

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

900 Old Fayetteville Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

890 Old Fayetteville Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

North Chatham Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

3380 Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

2 Prestwick Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

750 S Merritt Mill Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

606 N Estes Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

East Chapel Hill High

publichighGrade 9-12

500 Weaver Dairy Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

350 Caldwell St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

charter schoolhighK-12

160 Woodland Grove Ln, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

501 Kildaire Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Morris Grove Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

215 Eubanks Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

225 Culbreth Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

9201 Seawell School Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

9217 Seawell School Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

1495 Ephesus Church Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

9115 Seawell School Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

101 Smith Level Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina is home to 21 schools serving over 12,320 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Chapel Hill, North Carolina?

There are 21 schools in Chapel Hill, serving 12,320 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Chapel Hill?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Chapel Hill include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Chapel Hill?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Chapel Hill is 11.8:1.

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