Best Schools in Chatham County, NC
Chatham County, NC has 33 public schools (7 high, 5 middle, 16 elementary) serving 18,389 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Chatham County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chatham County, NC
The top high schools in Chatham County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chatham School Of Science & Engineering
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 97 Students
2. Green Level High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2052 Students
3. Chatham Central High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students
4. Northwood High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 940 Students
5. Lee County High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1508 Students
6. Jordan Matthews High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 913 Students
7. Sage Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 6 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chatham County, NC
The top middle schools in Chatham County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mills Park Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1630 Students
2. Margaret B. Pollard Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students
3. Horton Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 375 Students
4. Chatham Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students
5. East Lee Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Lee County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 531 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chatham County, NC
The top elementary schools in Chatham County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. White Oak Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 778 Students
2. Mills Park Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 702 Students
3. Perry W Harrison Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
4. Chatham Grove Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 677 Students
5. North Chatham Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students
6. Bennett School
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Projected Test Scores
Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 192 Students
7. Pittsboro Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 510 Students
8. J S Waters School
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Projected Test Scores
Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 193 Students
9. Silk Hope School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 276 Students
10. Willow Oak Montessori
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Projected Test Scores
Willow Oak Montessori • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 283 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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
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.
Questions About Schools in Chatham County, NC
How many schools are in Chatham County, NC?
Chatham County, NC has 33 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 18,389 students in total.
How do schools in Chatham County perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in Chatham County score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Chatham County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chatham County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Chatham County
6 places in Chatham County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Pittsboro (7)
- Siler City (7)
- Bear Creek (2)
- Bennett (1)
- Goldston (1)
- Moncure (1)
School districts (1)
- Chatham County Schools (20 schools)