For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,783 students in 27516, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 287 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 27516, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27516, NC are Woods Charter, Scroggs Elementary School and Morris Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27516 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 27516, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 27516, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woods Charter
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
160 Woodland Grove Ln
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 960-8353
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 960-8353
Grades: K-12
| 512 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Margaret B. Pollard Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
185 Granite Mill Blvd.
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 969-0070
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 969-0070
Grades: 6-8
| 775 students
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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
27516, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
New Century Charter High School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1315-a New Hope Trace
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 942-7722
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 942-7722
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
750 S Merritt Mill Rd, Chapel
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-8211
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-8211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27516, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27516, NC include Woods Charter, Scroggs Elementary School and Morris Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27516, NC?
13 public schools are located in 27516, NC.
What percentage of students in 27516, NC go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 27516, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27516, NC?
27516, NC public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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