For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,383 students in Carrboro, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Carrboro, NC are Carrboro High School and Carrboro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carrboro, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Carrboro have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 Carrboro, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carrboro High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 Rock Haven Rd
Carrboro, NC 27510
(919) 918-2200
Carrboro, NC 27510
(919) 918-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 877 students
Rank: #22.
Carrboro Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Shelton St
Carrboro, NC 27510
(919) 968-3652
Carrboro, NC 27510
(919) 968-3652
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Carrboro, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carrboro, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Carrboro, NC include Carrboro High School and Carrboro Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Carrboro?
2 public schools are located in Carrboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Carrboro?
Carrboro public schools minority enrollment is 47% 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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