Top Rankings
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 11,563 students in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
20 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
11,563 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
914 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 321 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Graduation Rate
93%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
# American Indian Students
11 Students
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,525 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
13%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2,075 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
20%
# Black Students
1,338 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
12%
25%
# White Students
5,762 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
50%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
851 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
157
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
665
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
751
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
802
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
812
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
788
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
894
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
913
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
908
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
977
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,040
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,009
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
925
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
922
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,784 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,685 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$171 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$193 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,784
$11,354
Spending / Student
$16,685
$11,785
Best Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 Prestwick Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 968-3473
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 968-3473
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
East Chapel Hill High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Weaver Dairy Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 969-2482
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 969-2482
Grades: 9-12
| 1,475 students
Rank: #33.
Scroggs Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 Kildaire Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 918-7165
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 918-7165
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
Morris Grove Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
215 Eubanks Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 918-4800
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 918-4800
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #55.
Smith Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9201 Seawell School Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 918-2145
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 918-2145
Grades: 6-8
| 716 students
Rank: #66.
Seawell Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9115 Seawell School Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-4343
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-4343
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Carrboro High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Rock Haven Rd
Carrboro, NC 27510
(919) 918-2200
Carrboro, NC 27510
(919) 918-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 835 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Estes Hills Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N Estes Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 942-4753
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 942-4753
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #99.
Phillips Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
606 N Estes Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 929-2188
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 929-2188
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: #1010.
Mcdougle Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Old Fayetteville Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 933-1556
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 933-1556
Grades: 6-8
| 753 students
Rank: #1111.
Rashkis Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Meadowmont Ln
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 918-2160
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 918-2160
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #1212.
Mcdougle Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
890 Old Fayetteville Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 969-2435
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 969-2435
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #1313.
Ephesus Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1495 Ephesus Church Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 929-8715
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 929-8715
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1414.
Culbreth Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 Culbreth Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 929-7161
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 929-7161
Grades: 6-8
| 664 students
Rank: #1515.
Chapel Hill High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9217 Seawell School Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 929-2106
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 929-2106
Grades: 9-12
| 1,505 students
Rank: #1616.
Carrboro Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Shelton St
Carrboro, NC 27510
(919) 968-3652
Carrboro, NC 27510
(919) 968-3652
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #1717.
Fpg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Smith Level Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 942-6491
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 942-6491
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #1818.
Phoenix High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
750 S Merritt Mill Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 918-2300
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 918-2300
Grades: 8-12
| 81 students
Rank: #1919.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Caldwell St
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 918-2220
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 918-2220
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 Manning Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 966-5009
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 966-5009
Grades: PK-13
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools School District?
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools School District manages 20 public schools serving 11,563 students.
What is the rank of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools School District?
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools School District is ranked #45 out of 319 school districts in North Carolina (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools School District?
50% of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools School District?
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,685 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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