Best Schools in Chapel Hill, NC
Chapel Hill, NC has a total of 188 schools including 48 high schools, 31 middle schools and 94 elementary schools. A total of 90,647 students attend Chapel Hill, NC schools. On average, schools in Chapel Hill score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Chapel Hill greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Chapel Hill, NC
Chapel Hill, NC has 48 high schools with 29,241 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Chapel Hill score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Chapel Hill greatly exceed expectations.
1. Chatham School Of Science & Engineering
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 97 Students
2. Middle College Hs @ Dtcc
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 106 Students
3. City Of Medicine Academy
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 349 Students
4. East Chapel Hill High
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1447 Students
5. Research Triangle High School
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Research Triangle High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 582 Students
6. Roxboro Community School
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Roxboro Community School • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 688 Students
7. Cedar Ridge High
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1104 Students
8. Northwood High
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 940 Students
9. Chapel Hill High
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1597 Students
10. Durham School Of The Arts
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1705 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chapel Hill, NC
Chapel Hill, NC has 31 middle schools with 15,342 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Chapel Hill score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Chapel Hill greatly exceed expectations.
1. Smith Middle
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students
2. Phillips Middle
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students
3. Margaret B. Pollard Middle
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students
4. Mcdougle Middle
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 752 Students
5. Culbreth Middle
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 656 Students
6. Lakewood Montessori Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 303 Students
7. Rogers-herr Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students
8. Discovery Charter
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Discovery Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 9 • 332 Students
9. Orange Middle
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 525 Students
10. Sherwood Githens Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 763 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chapel Hill, NC
Chapel Hill, NC has 94 elementary schools with 35,232 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Chapel Hill score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Chapel Hill greatly exceed expectations.
1. The Expedition School
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The Expedition School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 361 Students
2. Pearsontown Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 726 Students
3. Morris Grove Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 421 Students
4. Glenwood Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 433 Students
5. Hillsborough Elementary
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
6. Estes Hills Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 340 Students
7. Seawell Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students
8. Scroggs Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 392 Students
9. Mcdougle Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 489 Students
10. Chatham Grove Elementary
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 677 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chapel Hill, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chapel Hill, NC has a total population of 588,911 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 53% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chapel Hill, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Chapel Hill, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chapel Hill, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chapel Hill, NC.
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To read more about these statistics, please visit Chapel Hill, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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