For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,098 students in 27516, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 27516, NC are Woods Charter, Chapel Hill High School and Phoenix High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27516 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in 27516, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27516 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chapel Hill High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 27516, NC Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woods Charter
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
160 Woodland Grove Ln
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 960-8353
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 960-8353
Grades: K-12
| 512 students
Rank: #22.
Chapel Hill High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9217 Seawell School Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 929-2106
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 929-2106
Grades: 9-12
| 1,505 students
Rank: #33.
Phoenix High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
750 S Merritt Mill Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 918-2300
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 918-2300
Grades: 8-12
| 81 students
27516, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
New Century Charter High School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1315-a New Hope Trace
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 942-7722
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 942-7722
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
750 S Merritt Mill Rd, Chapel
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-8211
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-8211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 27516, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27516, NC include Woods Charter, Chapel Hill High School and Phoenix High School.
How many public high schools are located in 27516, NC?
3 public high schools are located in 27516, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 27516, NC?
27516, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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