Best Schools in North Carolina
North Carolina has a total of 3,324 schools including 954 high schools, 582 middle schools and 1,632 elementary schools. A total of 1,676,320 students attend North Carolina schools. On average, schools in North Carolina score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in North Carolina greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in North Carolina
North Carolina has 954 high schools with 558,518 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 North Carolina score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in North Carolina greatly exceed expectations.
1. Brunswick County Early College
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 363 Students
2. Levine Middle College High Sch
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 13 • 224 Students
3. Highland Sch Of Technology
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 514 Students
4. Raleigh Charter High School
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Raleigh Charter High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 564 Students
5. Nesbitt Discovery Academy
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students
6. Onslow Early College
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 186 Students
7. Central Academy Of Technology And Arts
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 821 Students
8. Early College At Guilford
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 195 Students
9. Early College East High
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 203 Students
10. Wake Stem Early College High School
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 263 Students
Best Middle Schools in North Carolina
North Carolina has 582 middle schools with 343,273 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina greatly exceed expectations.
1. Brown Summit Middle
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 235 Students
2. The Brawley School
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Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 639 Students
3. Mills Park Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1630 Students
4. Marvin Ridge Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1358 Students
5. Magellan Charter
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Magellan Charter • Charter • Grades 3 - 8 • 406 Students
6. Weddington Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1450 Students
7. Oakwood Middle Ib School
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Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 500 Students
8. Davis Drive Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 959 Students
9. Jay M. Robinson Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1305 Students
10. Cuthbertson Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1344 Students
Best Elementary Schools in North Carolina
North Carolina has 1,632 elementary schools with 686,619 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 North Carolina score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in North Carolina exceed expectations.
1. Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy
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Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 390 Students
2. Quest Academy
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Quest Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 142 Students
3. Rea View Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 607 Students
4. White Oak Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 778 Students
5. Weddington Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 696 Students
6. Endeavor Charter School
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Endeavor Charter • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 767 Students
7. Wrightsville Beach Elem
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 263 Students
8. Davis Drive Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 825 Students
9. Green Hope Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 605 Students
10. Marvin Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 751 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in North Carolina
State-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
North Carolina has a total population of 10,439,388 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in North Carolina
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 North Carolina.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Carolina.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North Carolina.
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 North Carolina Internet Health Assessment.
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