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North Carolina Schools & Districts

Explore 2,692 schools serving 1,550,037 students across 100 districts in North Carolina. Find detailed information about school ratings, test scores, student-teacher ratios, and more.

2,692
Total Schools
1.6M+
Total Students
100
School Districts
15.7
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

North Carolina Education Statistics

2,692
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
1.55M
Total Students
Across all K-12 schools
100
School Districts
Public school districts
15.7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
State average
$46,507
Avg Teacher Salary
94,619 teachers statewide
N/A
Spending Per Student
Annual education funding

Academic Performance

ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Science Proficiency
N/A

Top Rated Schools in North Carolina

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1

A G Cox Middle

middlepublicWinterville, Pitt County
Rating
N/A
Students
778
Teacher Ratio
15:1
ELA / Math
N/A / N/A
2

A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/Des

elementarypublicWilmington, New Hanover County
Rating
N/A
Students
342
Teacher Ratio
12:1
ELA / Math
N/A / N/A
3

A L Brown High

highpublicKannapolis, Cabarrus County
Rating
N/A
Students
1,753
Teacher Ratio
18:1
ELA / Math
N/A / N/A
4

A L Stanback Middle

middlepublicHillsborough, Orange County
Rating
N/A
Students
648
Teacher Ratio
14:1
ELA / Math
N/A / N/A
5

Abbotts Creek Elementary

elementarypublicRaleigh, Wake County
Rating
N/A
Students
805
Teacher Ratio
14:1
ELA / Math
N/A / N/A
6

A&T Four Middle College

highpublicGreensboro, Guilford County
Rating
N/A
Students
162
Teacher Ratio
11:1
ELA / Math
N/A / N/A
7

A.C.E. Academy

middlecharter schoolHarrisburg, Cabarrus County
Rating
N/A
Students
421
Teacher Ratio
14:1
ELA / Math
N/A / N/A
8

A T Allen Elementary

elementarypublicConcord, Cabarrus County
Rating
N/A
Students
626
Teacher Ratio
14:1
ELA / Math
N/A / N/A
9

Achievement Charter Academy

middlecharter schoolFuquay-Varina, Harnett County
Rating
N/A
Students
211
Teacher Ratio
15:1
ELA / Math
N/A / N/A
10

Aberdeen Elementary

elementarypublicAberdeen, Moore County
Rating
N/A
Students
675
Teacher Ratio
16:1
ELA / Math
N/A / N/A
11

Abss Early College At Acc

SchoolpublicGraham, Alamance County
Rating
N/A
Students
247
Teacher Ratio
29:1
ELA / Math
N/A / N/A
12

Acme Delco Elementary

middlepublicRiegelwood, Columbus County
Rating
N/A
Students
349
Teacher Ratio
16:1
ELA / Math
N/A / N/A
13

Academy At Smith

highpublicGreensboro, Guilford County
Rating
N/A
Students
246
Teacher Ratio
12:1
ELA / Math
N/A / N/A
14

Aggie Academy

elementarypublicGreensboro, Guilford County
Rating
N/A
Students
85
Teacher Ratio
N/A
ELA / Math
N/A / N/A
15

Adams Elementary

elementarypublicCary, Wake County
Rating
N/A
Students
655
Teacher Ratio
12:1
ELA / Math
N/A / N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Carolina?

North Carolina has 2,692 schools, including 1,253 elementary schools, 690 middle schools, and 643 high schools.

What is average teacher salary in North Carolina?

The average teacher salary in North Carolina is $46,507 per year, with 94,619 teachers employed across state.

What are test score averages in North Carolina?

North Carolina students average N/A proficiency in English Language Arts, N/A in mathematics, and N/A in science based on state assessments.

What is best city for schools in North Carolina?

Based on average school ratings, Charlotte has some of highest-rated schools in North Carolina with an average rating of N/A.

About Schools in North Carolina

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