North Carolina Public Schools
North Carolina has 2,682 open public schools, including 1,460 elementary, 473 middle, and 606 high schools — 206 are charter schools.
1,460
Elementary
473
Middle
606
High School
206
Charter
Student Demographics (SY 2023-2024)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 664,084 | 43% |
| Black or African American | 378,828 | 25% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 326,607 | 21% |
| Two or more races | 91,932 | 6% |
| Asian | 65,057 | 4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15,643 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2,138 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 1,544,289 | 790,822M / 753,467F |
Source: NCES CCD State Membership (SEA 052), SY 2023-2024.
Schools
| School | City | Level | Teachers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Grove Elementary | Charlotte | Elementary | 31.7 |
| Hickory High | Hickory | High | 38.4 |
| Hickory Ridge Elementary | Harrisburg | Elementary | 64.6 |
| Hickory Ridge High | Harrisburg | High | 82.6 |
| Hickory Ridge Middle | Harrisburg | Middle | 50.6 |
| Hidden Valley Elementary | Charlotte | Elementary | 49.1 |
| Hiddenite Elementary | Hiddenite | Elementary | 25.0 |
| High Point Central High | High Point | High | 77.4 |
| Highcroft Elementary | Cary | Elementary | 44.5 |
| Highfalls Elementary | Bennett | Elementary | 20.8 |
| Highland Creek Elementary | Charlotte | Elementary | 28.5 |
| Highland Elementary | Burlington | Elementary | 40.5 |
| Highland Elementary | Sanford | Elementary | 56.7 |
| Highland Middle | Sanford | Middle | 49.5 |
| Highland Mill Montessori | Charlotte | Elementary | 22.9 |
| Highland Renaissance Academy | Charlotte | Elementary | 29.7 |
| Highland Sch of Technology | Gastonia | High | 38.8 |
| Highlands School | Highlands | Other | 27.4 |
| Hilburn Drive Academy | Raleigh | Elementary | 45.0 |
| Hildebran Elementary | Hildebran | Elementary | 16.0 |
| Hillandale Elementary | Durham | Elementary | 39.7 |
| Hillandale Elementary | East Flat Rock | Elementary | 34.5 |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Burlington | Elementary | 36.9 |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Morganton | Elementary | 18.1 |
| Hillsborough Elementary | Hillsborough | Elementary | 29.7 |
| Hillside High | Durham | High | 82.4 |
| Hiwassee Dam High | Murphy | High | 8.6 |
| Hiwassee Dam Middle | Murphy | Middle | 9.0 |
| Hobbton Elementary | Newton Grove | Elementary | 28.0 |
| Hobbton High | Newton Grove | High | 24.1 |
| Hobbton Middle | Newton Grove | Middle | 23.7 |
| Hobgood Charter School Charter | Hobgood | Other | 43.4 |
| Hodge Road Elementary | Knightdale | Elementary | 38.7 |
| Hoke County High | Raeford | High | 112.7 |
| Holbrook Middle | Lowell | Middle | 52.5 |
| Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy | Hollister | Elementary | 12.5 |
| Holly Grove Elementary | Holly Springs | Elementary | 61.9 |
| Holly Grove Middle | Holly Springs | Middle | 57.7 |
| Holly Ridge Elementary | Holly Springs | Elementary | 50.4 |
| Holly Ridge Middle | Holly Springs | Middle | 54.4 |
| Holly Shelter Middle | Castle Hayne | Middle | 53.4 |
| Holly Springs Elementary | Holly Springs | Elementary | 51.5 |
| Holly Springs High | Holly Springs | High | 102.7 |
| Holly Tree Elementary | Wilmington | Elementary | 28.2 |
| Holt Elementary | Durham | Elementary | 42.3 |
| Holton Career and Resource Center | Durham | High | — |
| Hominy Valley Elementary | Candler | Elementary | 27.4 |
| Hope Middle | Greenville | Middle | 52.6 |
| Hope Mills Middle | Hope Mills | Middle | 32.4 |
| Hope Valley Elementary | Durham | Elementary | 48.5 |
Largest Districts
Wake County Schools
159,778
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
144,197
Guilford County Schools
68,894
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
52,717
Cumberland County Schools
49,661
Union County Public Schools
41,497
Johnston County Public Schools
37,286
Cabarrus County Schools
34,810
Durham Public Schools
31,531
Gaston County Schools
30,281
Onslow County Schools
27,921
New Hanover County Schools
25,244
Pitt County Schools
24,091
Alamance-Burlington Schools
22,489
Buncombe County Schools
22,091
Public Schools of Robeson County
21,206
Iredell-Statesville Schools
20,721
Harnett County Schools
20,050
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
18,225
Davidson County Schools
17,964
Related Data
- North Carolina population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- North Carolina teacher salary data → WageDepth.com