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Best Schools in Downtown Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Downtown Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC has 5 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,720 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in Downtown Chapel Hill meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
The top high schools in Downtown Chapel Hill, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Chapel Hill High
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1447 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
The top middle schools in Downtown Chapel Hill, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smith Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
The top elementary schools in Downtown Chapel Hill, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carrboro Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 501 Students
2. Northside Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC has a total population of 3,630 with 76% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown Chapel Hill, 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 Downtown Chapel Hill, 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
49.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
46.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, 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 Downtown Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
How many schools are in Downtown Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC?
Downtown Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,720 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Chapel Hill perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Downtown Chapel Hill score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Downtown Chapel Hill meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Chapel Hill?
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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