For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 354 students in Bear Creek, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Bear Creek, NC is Chatham Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bear Creek, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Bear Creek have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bear Creek, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatham Central High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14950 Nc Hwy 902 W
Bear Creek, NC 27207
(919) 837-2251
Bear Creek, NC 27207
(919) 837-2251
Gr: 9-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
14950 Nc Hwy 902 W
Bear Creek, NC 27207
(919) 837-2251
Bear Creek, NC 27207
(919) 837-2251
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bear Creek, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Bear Creek, NC include Chatham Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Bear Creek?
2 public schools are located in Bear Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in Bear Creek?
Bear Creek public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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