Schools in Orange County Schools, North Carolina (2025)
12 schools · 6,942 students · 12 public · median Enrollment 523.
Orange County Schools, in North Carolina, has 12 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 6,942 students. By level there are 7 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high; by sector 12 public.
The median Enrollment across Orange County Schools's schools is 523, above the North Carolina median of 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
12 of the 12 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Hillsborough Elementary (70.9, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Orange Middle (61.5, top 50% of middle schools nationally), and River Park Elementary (59.1, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Orange High (1,161 students), Cedar Ridge High (1,148 students), A L Stanback Middle (648 students).
Schools are spread across 3 citys, with the most in Hillsborough (9), Efland (2), Chapel Hill (1).
Ranked schools in Orange County Schools
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 171Hillsborough ElementaryHillsborough · Public Elementary54% Math proficiency · 435 students
- 262Orange MiddleHillsborough · Public Middle49% Math proficiency · 514 students
- 359River Park ElementaryHillsborough · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 523 students
- 454Cedar Ridge HighHillsborough · Public High63% Math proficiency · 1,148 students
- 553Orange HighHillsborough · Public High53% Math proficiency · 1,161 students
- 648A L Stanback MiddleHillsborough · Public Middle44% Math proficiency · 648 students
- 743Grady Brown ElementaryHillsborough · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 406 students
- 843Gravelly Hill MiddleEfland · Public Middle31% Math proficiency · 415 students
- 941Pathways ElementaryHillsborough · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 371 students
- 1028Central ElementaryHillsborough · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 261 students
- 1127New Hope ElementaryChapel Hill · Public Elementary34% Math proficiency · 528 students
- 1222Efland Cheeks ElementaryEfland · Public Elementary31% Math proficiency · 532 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillsborough Elementary Hillsborough · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 70.9 Top 25% | 54% Math proficiency | 435 |
| 2 | Orange Middle Hillsborough · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 61.5 Top 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 514 |
| 3 | River Park Elementary Hillsborough · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 59.1 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 523 |
| 4 | Cedar Ridge High Hillsborough · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 54.0 Top 50% | 63% Math proficiency | 1,148 |
| 5 | Orange High Hillsborough · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 53.3 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 1,161 |
| 6 | A L Stanback Middle Hillsborough · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 48.2 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 648 |
| 7 | Grady Brown Elementary Hillsborough · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 43.3 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 406 |
| 8 | Gravelly Hill Middle Efland · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 42.7 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 415 |
| 9 | Pathways Elementary Hillsborough · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 40.7 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 371 |
| 10 | Central Elementary Hillsborough · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 27.9 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 261 |
| 11 | New Hope Elementary Chapel Hill · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 27.2 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 528 |
| 12 | Efland Cheeks Elementary Efland · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 21.9 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 532 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Orange County Schools side by side →
Citys in Orange County Schools
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Orange County Schools?
Hillsborough Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Orange County Schools with a Success Index (US) of 70.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Orange County Schools?
Orange County Schools has 12 schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) educating 6,942 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Orange County Schools?
The median Enrollment across schools in Orange County Schools is 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.