Carrboro High School is located in Carrboro, North Carolina, United States. It is located close to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Serving 885 students in grades 9-12, Carrboro High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 885 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Carrboro High serves the southern part of Carrboro, NC, covering an area of approximately 12.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.3 miles away.
- 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
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Carrboro High School's student population of 885 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
885 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carrboro High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carrboro High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#97 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)80-89%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
School Mascot
Jaguar
Source: 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 #97 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carrboro High School?
The graduation rate of Carrboro High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Carrboro High School?
885 students attend Carrboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Carrboro High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carrboro High School?
Carrboro High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carrboro High School offer ?
Carrboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carrboro High School part of?
Carrboro High School is part of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools.
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