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Schools in North Carolina (2025)

2,556 schools · 1,527,584 students · 2355 public, 201 charter · median Enrollment 512.

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Top 100 schools in North Carolina

The highest-scoring 100 of 2,454 ranked schools in North Carolina, by Success Index (US). Use the school district and city pages below, the ranking tables or the search box to find every school.

  1. 1
    92
    Magellan CharterRaleigh · Charter Middle88% Math proficiency · 411 students
  2. 2
    92
    Quest AcademyRaleigh · Charter Elementary92% Math proficiency · 139 students
  3. 3
    91
    Raleigh Charter High SchoolRaleigh · Charter High87% Math proficiency · 552 students
  4. 4
    90
    Metrolina Reg Scholars AcademyCharlotte · Charter Elementary95% Math proficiency · 396 students
  5. 5
    89
    Weddington ElementaryMatthews · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 652 students
  6. 6
    89
    Marvin ElementaryMarvin · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 666 students
  7. 7
    89
    Wrightsville Beach ElemWrightsville Beach · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 280 students
  8. 8
    89
    Brown Summit MiddleBrowns Summit · Public Middle97% Math proficiency · 242 students
  9. 9
    89
    Davis Drive ElementaryCary · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 794 students
  10. 10
    89
    Rea View ElementaryWaxhaw · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 629 students
  11. 11
    88
    Mills Park ElementaryCary · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 594 students
  12. 12
    88
    Central Academy of Technology and ArtsMonroe · Public High94% Math proficiency · 875 students
  13. 13
    88
    Cox Mill ElementaryConcord · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 1,086 students
  14. 14
    88
    The Brawley SchoolMooresville · Public Middle86% Math proficiency · 641 students
  15. 15
    87
    New Town ElementaryWaxhaw · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 691 students
  16. 16
    87
    Providence Spring ElementaryCharlotte · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 586 students
  17. 17
    87
    Sandy Ridge ElementaryWaxhaw · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 528 students
  18. 18
    86
    Highcroft ElementaryCary · Public Elementary83% Math proficiency · 698 students
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    86
    The Expedition SchoolHillsborough · Charter Elementary74% Math proficiency · 380 students
  20. 20
    86
    Morrisville ElementaryMorrisville · Public Elementary76% Math proficiency · 643 students
  21. 21
    86
    Highland Sch of TechnologyGastonia · Public High92% Math proficiency · 538 students
  22. 22
    86
    Sherwood Forest ElementaryWinston Salem · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 670 students
  23. 23
    86
    Mills Park MiddleCary · Public Middle83% Math proficiency · 1,632 students
  24. 24
    86
    White Oak ElementaryApex · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 843 students
  25. 25
    86
    Green Hope ElementaryCary · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 548 students
  26. 26
    85
    Davis Drive MiddleCary · Public Middle83% Math proficiency · 992 students
  27. 27
    85
    Weddington MiddleMatthews · Public Middle91% Math proficiency · 1,324 students
  28. 28
    85
    Antioch ElementaryMatthews · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 816 students
  29. 29
    85
    Marvin Ridge MiddleWaxhaw · Public Middle87% Math proficiency · 1,277 students
  30. 30
    85
    Rocky River ElementaryMooresville · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 460 students
  31. 31
    85
    Cedar Fork ElementaryMorrisville · Public Elementary75% Math proficiency · 778 students
  32. 32
    85
    Irwin Academic CenterCharlotte · Public Elementary83% Math proficiency · 371 students
  33. 33
    85
    Masonboro ElementaryWilmington · Public Elementary83% Math proficiency · 564 students
  34. 34
    85
    Research Triangle High SchoolDurham · Charter High82% Math proficiency · 572 students
  35. 35
    84
    Endeavor Charter SchoolWake Forest · Charter Elementary84% Math proficiency · 799 students
  36. 36
    84
    Ogden ElementaryWilmington · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 619 students
  37. 37
    84
    Olive Chapel ElementaryApex · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 1,066 students
  38. 38
    84
    Seawell ElementaryChapel Hill · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 416 students
  39. 39
    84
    Marvin Ridge HighWaxhaw · Public High93% Math proficiency · 1,961 students
  40. 40
    83
    Kensington ElementaryWaxhaw · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 901 students
  41. 41
    83
    Phillips MiddleChapel Hill · Public Middle64% Math proficiency · 600 students
  42. 42
    83
    Jay M. Robinson MiddleCharlotte · Public Middle87% Math proficiency · 1,333 students
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    83
    Wesley Chapel ElementaryMonroe · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 729 students
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    83
    Heritage MiddleWake Forest · Public Middle73% Math proficiency · 947 students
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    83
    Grandy PrimaryCamden · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 415 students
  46. 46
    82
    Collaborative College for TechnologyStatesville · Public High95% Math proficiency · 232 students
  47. 47
    82
    Hawk Ridge ElementaryCharlotte · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 640 students
  48. 48
    82
    Glenwood ElementaryChapel Hill · Public Elementary61% Math proficiency · 390 students
  49. 49
    82
    Selwyn ElementaryCharlotte · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 669 students
  50. 50
    82
    Holly Springs ElementaryHolly Springs · Public Elementary74% Math proficiency · 751 students
  51. 51
    82
    Oak Ridge ElementaryOak Ridge · Public Elementary76% Math proficiency · 712 students
  52. 52
    82
    Providence High SchoolCharlotte · Public High91% Math proficiency · 2,167 students
  53. 53
    82
    Smith MiddleChapel Hill · Public Middle66% Math proficiency · 763 students
  54. 54
    82
    Morris Grove ElementaryChapel Hill · Public Elementary66% Math proficiency · 383 students
  55. 55
    82
    McDougle MiddleChapel Hill · Public Middle64% Math proficiency · 659 students
  56. 56
    82
    Scotts Ridge ElementaryApex · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 869 students
  57. 57
    82
    Woods Creek ElementaryHolly Springs · Public Elementary24.6% Free/reduced-price lunch · 406 students
  58. 58
    82
    Holly Ridge ElementaryHolly Springs · Public Elementary74% Math proficiency · 735 students
  59. 59
    82
    Chantilly MontessoriCharlotte · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 316 students
  60. 60
    82
    Polo Ridge ElementaryCharlotte · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 634 students
  61. 61
    81
    Holly Grove ElementaryHolly Springs · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 889 students
  62. 62
    81
    Weddington HighMatthews · Public High87% Math proficiency · 1,899 students
  63. 63
    81
    Sycamore Creek ElementaryRaleigh · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 778 students
  64. 64
    81
    Apex Friendship ElementaryApex · Public Elementary4.6% Free/reduced-price lunch · 896 students
  65. 65
    81
    Crossroads FLEXCary · Public High69.5% Math proficiency · 139 students
  66. 66
    81
    Ardrey Kell High SchoolCharlotte · Public High88% Math proficiency · 3,036 students
  67. 67
    81
    Whitaker ElementaryWinston Salem · Public Elementary74% Math proficiency · 490 students
  68. 68
    81
    Apex Friendship MiddleApex · Public Middle71% Math proficiency · 1,412 students
  69. 69
    81
    Cuthbertson MiddleWaxhaw · Public Middle79% Math proficiency · 1,323 students
  70. 70
    81
    The Exploris SchoolRaleigh · Charter Elementary58% Math proficiency · 448 students
  71. 71
    80
    Scroggs ElementaryChapel Hill · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 410 students
  72. 72
    80
    East Chapel Hill HighChapel Hill · Public High75% Math proficiency · 1,419 students
  73. 73
    80
    Panther Creek HighCary · Public High80% Math proficiency · 2,609 students
  74. 74
    80
    McKee Road ElementaryCharlotte · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 534 students
  75. 75
    80
    Northern Guilford ElementaryGreensboro · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 622 students
  76. 76
    80
    Rock Springs ElementaryDenver · Public Elementary75% Math proficiency · 639 students
  77. 77
    80
    Sedgefield MontessoriCharlotte · Public Elementary60% Math proficiency · 485 students
  78. 78
    80
    Chapel Hill HighChapel Hill · Public High80% Math proficiency · 1,608 students
  79. 79
    80
    Cuthbertson HighWaxhaw · Public High89% Math proficiency · 1,857 students
  80. 80
    80
    Green Hope HighCary · Public High81% Math proficiency · 2,304 students
  81. 81
    80
    Holly Tree ElementaryWilmington · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 383 students
  82. 82
    80
    Isaac M Bear Early College High SchoolWilmington · Public High95% Math proficiency · 260 students
  83. 83
    80
    Longleaf School of the ArtsRaleigh · Charter High67% Math proficiency · 405 students
  84. 84
    80
    Wake Young Women's Leadership AcademyRaleigh · Public High77% Math proficiency · 337 students
  85. 85
    80
    Bailey MiddleCornelius · Public Middle76% Math proficiency · 1,315 students
  86. 86
    79
    Beverly Woods ElementaryCharlotte · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 645 students
  87. 87
    79
    Southeastern AcademyLumberton · Charter Elementary77% Math proficiency · 218 students
  88. 88
    79
    Blowing Rock ElementaryBlowing Rock · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 409 students
  89. 89
    79
    Baucom ElementaryApex · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 675 students
  90. 90
    79
    Early College of Forsyth CoWinston Salem · Public High92% Math proficiency · 306 students
  91. 91
    79
    Estes Hills ElementaryChapel Hill · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 336 students
  92. 92
    79
    Harper Middle College HighCharlotte · Public High95% Math proficiency · 125 students
  93. 93
    79
    Wake STEM Early College High SchoolCary · Public High95% Math proficiency · 294 students
  94. 94
    79
    Barton Pond ElementaryRaleigh · Public Elementary12.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 515 students
  95. 95
    79
    Grand Oak ElementaryHuntersville · Public Elementary68% Math proficiency · 549 students
  96. 96
    79
    Pine Hollow MiddleRaleigh · Public Middle67% Math proficiency · 776 students
  97. 97
    79
    Pleasant Union ElementaryRaleigh · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 530 students
  98. 98
    79
    Willow Springs ElementaryWillow Spring · Public Elementary75% Math proficiency · 826 students
  99. 99
    79
    Elizabeth Lane ElementaryMatthews · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 702 students
  100. 100
    79
    Dilworth Elementary School Latta CampusCharlotte · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 330 students

102 further schools in North Carolina are listed without a rank (small rolls, no published Enrollment, or unscored types); they appear on their city pages and in search.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in North Carolina?

Magellan Charter is the highest-ranked school in North Carolina with a Success Index (US) of 92.0 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States).

How many schools are in North Carolina?

North Carolina has 2556 schools (469 middle, 1459 elementary, 531 high, 97 other) educating 1,527,584 students in 2025.

What is the typical Enrollment in North Carolina?

The median Enrollment across schools in North Carolina is 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.