North Carolina Public Schools
- North Carolina is the #9 largest school system in the United States, serving 1,551,850 students across 2,655 public schools.
- North Carolina public schools have a diversity score of 0.46, which is higher than the national average of 0.32.
- The most diverse school district in North Carolina is Hoke County s School District. Read more about public school diversity statistics in North Carolina or national school diversity statistics.
- Minority enrollment is 50% (majority Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 16:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(NC) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
3%
Hispanic
16%
Black
26%
White
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
n/a
North Carolina Public Schools by County
- County# Schools# Students% Minority
Recent Articles
May 03, 2018
Tracking was once the standard of public education in the United States but today there is a great deal of controversy regarding its relevance. Consider the pros and cons of tracking to decide whether it might be a good option for your child.
May 03, 2018
We explore the various models of governance of public schools in the U.S. today, breaking down the responsibilities of the federal, state and local governments.
April 05, 2018
Every year, standardized tests reveal that public school performance is woefully low. Yet you pay taxes to fund public education, so where does that money go? Keep reading to find out how much it really costs to educate your child.
