Best Schools in Chatham County, NC
Chatham County, NC has a total of 27 schools including 7 high schools, 8 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 10,703 students attend Chatham County, NC schools. On average, schools in Chatham County score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Chatham County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Chatham County, NC
Chatham County, NC has 7 high schools with 3,198 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 Chatham County score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Chatham County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Chatham School Of Science & Engineering
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 97 Students
2. Northwood High
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 940 Students
3. Chatham Central High
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students
4. Jordan Matthews High
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 913 Students
5. Sage Academy
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 6 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chatham County, NC
Chatham County, NC has 8 middle schools with 2,865 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 Chatham County score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Chatham County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Margaret B. Pollard Middle
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students
2. Horton Middle
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 375 Students
3. Chatham Middle
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chatham County, NC
Chatham County, NC has 8 elementary schools with 3,467 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 Chatham County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Chatham County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Chatham Grove Elementary
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 677 Students
2. Willow Oak Montessori
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Willow Oak Montessori • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 283 Students
3. Bennett School
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 192 Students
4. North Chatham Elementary
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students
5. Perry W Harrison Elementary
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
6. Silk Hope School
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 276 Students
7. Pittsboro Elementary
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 510 Students
8. J S Waters School
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 193 Students
9. Moncure School
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 213 Students
10. Siler City Elementary
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 636 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chatham County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chatham County, NC has a total population of 76,285 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chatham County, 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 Chatham County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chatham County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chatham County, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Chatham County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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