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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Extension School | Bryson City | Other | — |
| Cherryville Elementary | Cherryville | Elementary | 27.8 |
| Cherryville High | Cherryville | High | 33.0 |
| Chestnut Grove Middle School | King | Middle | 40.4 |
| Chicod | Greenville | Elementary | 59.6 |
| Childers Elementary | Lincolnton | Elementary | 30.3 |
| Childrens Center | Winston Salem | Elementary | 13.5 |
| China Grove Elementary | China Grove | Elementary | 31.9 |
| China Grove Middle | China Grove | Middle | 30.0 |
| Chinquapin Elementary | Chinquapin | Elementary | 35.0 |
| Chocowinity Middle | Chocowinity | Middle | 22.4 |
| Chocowinity Primary | Chocowinity | Elementary | 33.2 |
| Choice Plus Academy | Smithfield | Other | 11.3 |
| Chowan Middle | Tyner | Middle | 28.4 |
| Churchland Elementary | Lexington | Elementary | 27.2 |
| City of Medicine Academy | Durham | High | 19.8 |
| Clara J Peck Elementary | Greensboro | Elementary | 42.5 |
| Claremont Elementary | Claremont | Elementary | 28.9 |
| Clarke Elementary | Henderson | Elementary | 22.0 |
| Clarkton School of Discovery | Clarkton | Middle | 12.0 |
| Classical Charter Schools of Leland Charter | Leland | Elementary | 39.0 |
| Classical Charter Schools of Southport Charter | Bolivia | Elementary | 23.8 |
| Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville Charter | Whiteville | Elementary | 18.9 |
| Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington Charter | Wilmington | Elementary | 6.0 |
| Claxton Elementary | Asheville | Elementary | 31.2 |
| Claxton Elementary | Greensboro | Elementary | 37.9 |
| Clayton High | Clayton | High | 82.4 |
| Clayton Middle | Clayton | Middle | 38.0 |
| Clear Creek Elementary | Hendersonville | Elementary | 30.5 |
| Clear Creek Elementary | Charlotte | Elementary | 28.8 |
| Clear View Elementary | Jacksonville | Elementary | 35.0 |
| Clement Elementary | Autryville | Elementary | 23.1 |
| Clemmons Elementary | Clemmons | Elementary | 52.2 |
| Clemmons Middle School | Winston-Salem | Middle | 60.3 |
| Cleveland ECHS | Shelby | High | 11.1 |
| Cleveland Elementary | Clayton | Elementary | 44.9 |
| Cleveland High | Clayton | High | 80.4 |
| Cleveland Innovation | Shelby | Other | 13.1 |
| Cleveland Middle | Garner | Middle | 50.8 |
| Cliffdale Elementary | Fayetteville | Elementary | 43.7 |
| Cliffside Elementary School | Cliffside | Elementary | 12.6 |
| Clinton High | Clinton | High | 43.9 |
| Clover Garden Charter | Burlington | Other | 47.9 |
| Cloverleaf Elementary | Statesville | Elementary | 41.4 |
| Club Boulevard Elementary | Durham | Elementary | 24.8 |
| Clyde Campbell Elementary | Hickory | Elementary | 31.2 |
| Clyde Elementary | Clyde | Elementary | 35.6 |
| Clyde Erwin Elementary | Jacksonville | Elementary | 23.5 |
| Coastal Elementary | Holly Ridge | Elementary | 57.5 |
| Coats Elementary | Coats | Elementary | 46.3 |
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