Serving 835 students in grades 9-12, Carrboro High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 835 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carrboro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Carrboro High School's student population of 835 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
835 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carrboro High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carrboro High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#347 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
25%
20%
Black
8%
25%
White
56%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carrboro High School's ranking?
Carrboro High School is ranked #347 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Carrboro High School often compared to?
Carrboro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chapel Hill High School, East Chapel Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carrboro High School?
The graduation rate of Carrboro High School is 88%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Carrboro High School?
835 students attend Carrboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Carrboro High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carrboro High School?
Carrboro High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carrboro High School offer ?
Carrboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carrboro High School part of?
Carrboro High School is part of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools School District.
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