Best Bear Creek Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 354 students in Bear Creek, NC.
The top-ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Bear Creek have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Bear Creek, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chatham Central High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Bear Creek, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatham Central High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14950 Nc Hwy 902 W
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
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bear Creek, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bear Creek, NC include Chatham Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bear Creek?
2 public high schools are located in Bear Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in Bear Creek?
Bear Creek public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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