Best Schools in Orange County, NC
Orange County, NC has a total of 41 schools including 10 high schools, 7 middle schools and 22 elementary schools. A total of 21,258 students attend Orange County, NC schools. On average, schools in Orange County score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Orange County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Orange County, NC
Orange County, NC has 10 high schools with 7,244 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 Orange County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Orange County greatly exceed expectations.
1. East Chapel Hill High
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1447 Students
2. Cedar Ridge High
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1104 Students
3. Chapel Hill High
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1597 Students
4. Carrboro High
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 870 Students
5. Orange High
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1341 Students
6. Phoenix Academy High
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 25 Students
7. Partnership Academy
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 37 Students
8. Virtual Academy School
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 39 Students
Best Middle Schools in Orange County, NC
Orange County, NC has 7 middle schools with 4,381 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 Orange County score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Orange County 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. Mcdougle Middle
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 752 Students
4. Culbreth Middle
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 656 Students
5. Orange Middle
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 525 Students
6. A L Stanback Middle
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 646 Students
7. Gravelly Hill Middle
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 425 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Orange County, NC
Orange County, NC has 22 elementary schools with 8,851 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 Orange County score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Orange County greatly exceed expectations.
1. The Expedition School
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The Expedition School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 361 Students
2. Morris Grove Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 421 Students
3. Glenwood Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 433 Students
4. Hillsborough Elementary
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
5. Estes Hills Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 340 Students
6. Seawell Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students
7. Scroggs Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 392 Students
8. Mcdougle Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 489 Students
9. Rashkis Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 427 Students
10. Ephesus Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Orange County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Orange County, NC has a total population of 148,696 with 35% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 63% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Orange 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 Orange County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Orange County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Orange 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 Orange County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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