If you have children between the ages of 5 and 18 attending public schools or are relocating to Chapel Hill-Carrboro area, you may want to check out the local public school information. By clicking on this link, you will find the most up-to-date information regarding Academics, Family Resources, Student Resources, and much more.

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is one of two public school systems in Orange County, N.C. Located near University of North Carolina and the world renowned Research Triangle Park, they serve a community with one of the highest educated populations in America. The CHCCS district operates three high schools, four middle schools and nine elementary schools which serve more than 10,000 students.

Chapel Hill-Carrboro is one of the top 37 school districts in the U.S. and the top performing school district in the Southeast U.S. These accolades are based upon student scores on the SAT, participation in Advanced Placement courses, the number of National Merit Scholars and similar data (Offspring Magazine, Sept/Oct 2000).
Among the 117 school districts in North Carolina, CHCCS has: 

  • Highest district-wide average SAT score: 1185
  • Highest percent of students taking the SAT: 92.5 percent of seniors
  • Highest high school End-of-Course tests results
  • Highest ranked high schools on state ABC Program
  • Highest percent of faculty with master’s degrees or doctorates: 56 percent
  • Highest local funding of public education at $3890 per student; one of the highest total funding per student: $8424
  • Highest percent of graduating students pursuing their education beyond high school: 81 percent to four-year colleges and universities and 9 percent to two-year community colleges
  • Highest percent of schools achieving exemplary growth on state tests.
  • Lowest high school dropout rate at 1.25 percent.

CHCCS is a wonderful district to be a part of. They want the best for every child as you can see from their mission statement: To enable all students to acquire, through programs of excellence and fairness, the knowledge, skills and insights necessary to live rewarding, productive lives in an ever-changing society. For more information please visit their website, or call 919-967-8211.

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