For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,547 students in Chatham County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Chatham County, NC are Chatham School Of Science & Engineering, Northwood High School and Chatham Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chatham County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Chatham County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Chatham County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chatham Charter, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Chatham County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chatham School Of Science & Engineering
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
501 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-5899
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-5899
Grades: 9-13
| 93 students
Rank: #22.
Northwood High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 Northwood High School Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-4181
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-4181
Grades: 9-12
| 1,124 students
Rank: #33.
Chatham Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Hamp Stone Rd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-4550
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-4550
Grades: K-12
| 564 students
Rank: #44.
Chatham Central High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14950 Nc Hwy 902 W
Bear Creek, NC 27207
(919) 837-2251
Bear Creek, NC 27207
(919) 837-2251
Grades: 9-12
| 446 students
Rank: #55.
Sage Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-5899
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-5899
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #66.
Jordan Matthews High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
910 East Cardinal Street
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-2916
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-2916
Grades: 9-12
| 881 students
Rank: n/an/a
444 Seaforth Rd
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 642-7095
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 642-7095
Grades: 9-10
| 439 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chatham County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Chatham County, NC include Chatham School Of Science & Engineering, Northwood High School and Chatham Charter.
How many public high schools are located in Chatham County, NC?
7 public high schools are located in Chatham County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Chatham County, NC?
Chatham County, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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