For the 2023-24 school year, there are 86 blue ribbon public schools serving 41,979 students in North Carolina.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in North Carolina are Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy, Brown Summit Middle School and Brunswick County Early College. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Carolina blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best North Carolina Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy
Charter School
Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5225 Seventy-seven Center Dr
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Grades: K-8
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Brown Summit Middle School
Magnet School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥99%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4720 Nc Highway 150 East
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 656-0432
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 656-0432
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Brunswick County Early College
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
50 College Road Ne
Supply, NC 28462
(910) 754-8565
Supply, NC 28462
(910) 754-8565
Grades: 9-13
| 290 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Highland Sch Of Technology
Magnet School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1600 N Morris Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 810-8816
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 810-8816
Grades: 9-12
| 533 students
Rank: #55.
Central Of Technology And Arts
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
600 Brewer Dr
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3088
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3088
Grades: 9-12
| 809 students
Rank: #66.
Raleigh Charter High School
Charter School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1307 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 715-1155
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 715-1155
Grades: 9-12
| 559 students
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Early College At Guilford
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5608 West Friendly Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 316-2860
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 316-2860
Grades: 9-12
| 197 students
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Pender Early College High School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 East Industrial Drive
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 362-7925
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 362-7925
Grades: 9-13
| 202 students
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Psrc Early College At Rcc
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5160 Fayetteville Road
Lumberton, NC 28360
(910) 737-5232
Lumberton, NC 28360
(910) 737-5232
Grades: 9-13
| 176 students
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Sampson Early College High School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1801 Sunset Ave
Clinton, NC 28329
(910) 900-4046
Clinton, NC 28329
(910) 900-4046
Grades: 9-13
| 221 students
Rank: #1111.
Providence High School
Math: 89% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1800 Pineville-matthews Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(980) 343-5390
Charlotte, NC 28270
(980) 343-5390
Grades: 9-12
| 2,025 students
Rank: #1212.
Wrightsville Beach Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
220 Coral Drive
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
(910) 256-3171
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
(910) 256-3171
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Rank: #1313.
Haywood Early College
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
185 Freedlander Drive
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 565-4000
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 565-4000
Grades: 9-13
| 173 students
Rank: #1414.
Weddington Middle School
Math: 87% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5903 Deal Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6318
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6318
Grades: 6-8
| 1,358 students
Rank: #1515.
Davis Drive Middle School
Math: 85% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2101 Davis Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 387-3033
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 387-3033
Grades: 6-8
| 921 students
Rank: #1616.
Caldwell Early College
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2859 Hickory Blvd Sw
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 759-4636
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 759-4636
Grades: 9-13
| 350 students
Rank: #1717.
Davis Drive Elementary School
Math: 83% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2151 Davis Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 387-2130
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 387-2130
Grades: K-5
| 815 students
Rank: #1818.
Providence Spring Elementary School
Math: 82% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10045 Providence Church Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6935
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6935
Grades: K-5
| 578 students
Rank: #1919.
Jay M. Robinson Middle School
Math: 81% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5925 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6944
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6944
Grades: 6-8
| 1,262 students
Rank: #2020.
Union Elementary School
Math: 83% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
180 Union School Road Nw
Shallotte, NC 28470
(910) 579-3591
Shallotte, NC 28470
(910) 579-3591
Grades: K-5
| 539 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Riverbend Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
71 Learning Lane
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 627-6565
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 627-6565
Grades: K-5
| 192 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Southeastern Academy
Charter School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12251 Nc Hwy 41 North
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 738-7828
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 738-7828
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
Rank: #2323.
Saluda Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
214 E Main Street
Saluda, NC 28773
(828) 894-1040
Saluda, NC 28773
(828) 894-1040
Grades: PK-5
| 152 students
Rank: #2424.
Morrisville Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1519 Morrisville Pkwy
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 460-3400
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 460-3400
Grades: K-5
| 681 students
Rank: #2525.
Hawk Ridge Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9201 Bryant Farms Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-5927
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-5927
Grades: PK-5
| 698 students
Rank: #2626.
Elizabeth Lane Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
121 Elizabeth Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5700
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5700
Grades: K-5
| 803 students
Rank: #2727.
Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6701 Gordon Road
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 397-1544
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 397-1544
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #2828.
Hendersonville Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1039 Randall Circle
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 697-4752
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 697-4752
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: #2929.
Davidson K-8 School
Math: 72% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
635 South St
Davidson, NC 28036
(980) 343-3900
Davidson, NC 28036
(980) 343-3900
Grades: K-8
| 1,103 students
Rank: #3030.
Mckee Road Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4101 Mckee Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(980) 343-3970
Charlotte, NC 28270
(980) 343-3970
Grades: K-5
| 511 students
Rank: #3131.
Piedmont Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 67% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1241 E 10th St
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-5435
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-5435
Grades: 6-8
| 1,090 students
Rank: #3232.
Beverly Woods Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6001 Quail Hollow Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3627
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3627
Grades: K-5
| 603 students
Rank: #3333.
Shoals Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1800 Shoals Road
Pinnacle, NC 27043
(336) 325-2518
Pinnacle, NC 27043
(336) 325-2518
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #3434.
Glenn C Marlow Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1985 Butler Bridge Road
Mills River, NC 28759
(828) 654-3225
Mills River, NC 28759
(828) 654-3225
Grades: K-5
| 572 students
Rank: #3535.
Socrates Academy
Charter School
Math: 67% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3909 Weddington Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1711
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1711
Grades: K-12
| 912 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in North Carolina?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in North Carolina include Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy, Brown Summit Middle School and Brunswick County Early College.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in North Carolina?
86 blue ribbon public schools are located in North Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in North Carolina?
North Carolina blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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