For the 2024 school year, there are 6 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 3,925 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 charter schools in North Carolina are Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy, Raleigh Charter High School and Greensboro Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Carolina blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in North Carolina (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(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.
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: #33.
Greensboro Academy
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4049 Battleground Ave
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 286-8404
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 286-8404
Grades: K-8
| 763 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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
Rank: #66.
Sallie B Howard School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Herring Avenue E
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 293-4150
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 293-4150
Grades: K-11
| 1,079 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in North Carolina?
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in North Carolina include Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy, Raleigh Charter High School and Greensboro Academy.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in North Carolina?
6 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in North Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in North Carolina?
North Carolina blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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