2024 Best School Districts in North Carolina

#1 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

School District,

CHAPEL HILL, NC,

68 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says My experience with this school district has been wonderful. They provide you with everything to prepare for college like academic resources, scholarships, and clubs. The only bad thing about this....

Read 68 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Total Schools: 20,

Students: 11,561,

#2 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

Polk County Schools

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School District,

COLUMBUS, NC,

10 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says The only thing I want to see change is that students need to get involved with our school. There should be clubs that all students are interested in..

Read 10 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Total Schools: 7,

Students: 2,166,

#3 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

Union County Public Schools

School District,

MONROE, NC,

173 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I have had good and bad parts during my experience attending a union county public school. Diversity was not a big factor seen in elementary school, but in middle school that started to change as I....

Read 173 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Total Schools: 52,

Students: 41,497,

#4 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

Watauga County Schools

School District,

BOONE, NC,

23 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Overall, I had a wonderful time! While it still has the problems that come with every public high school, Watauga has worked hard to create a place for teenagers to discover their passion. There is....

Read 23 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Total Schools: 11,

Students: 4,754,

#5 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

Newton Conover City Schools

Blue checkmark.

School District,

NEWTON, NC,

18 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I have been in this school district since 6th grade, and it has been amazing. The teachers have always made sure I am doing the right thing, and have challenged me to be the best student I can be..

Read 18 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Total Schools: 7,

Students: 2,856,

#6 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

Mount Airy City Schools

School District,

MOUNT AIRY, NC,

12 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Going to Mount Airy City Schools was amazing. The teachers and staff truly care about the students wants and needs. They were so accommodating, especially throughout the Covid-19 situation. Easily, I....

Read 12 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Total Schools: 4,

Students: 1,726,

#7 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

Wake County Schools

Blue checkmark.

School District,

CARY, NC,

569 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Being a student has been quite the journey, with plenty of ups and downs along the way. The best parts have definitely been the incredible opportunities to learn and grow. Every new class, every new...I've also loved being part of a community of other learners. Meeting people from all walks of life with different perspectives has expanded my worldview tremendously. The connections and friendships...Overall though, I'm grateful for this experience. It's helping me figure out my interests and passion while building skills for the future. If I could change anything, it would be to have more....

Read 569 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Total Schools: 197,

Students: 159,778,

#8 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

Elkin City Schools

Blue checkmark.

School District,

ELKIN, NC,

10 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I am so happy with my experience at Elkin City Schools that I hope to send my children there one day. The school continues to improve every year and implements things I wish I could have had when I....

Read 10 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Total Schools: 4,

Students: 1,239,

#9 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

Mooresville Graded School District

School District,

MOORESVILLE, NC,

69 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I would like to see an orchestra class at Mooresville high and also some more clubs. The only clubs were major organizations through the USA (NHS, HOSA, etc.) and not many student led clubs. There....

Read 69 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Total Schools: 7,

Students: 5,971,

#10 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

Cabarrus County Schools

Blue checkmark.

School District,

CONCORD, NC,

140 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I have ultimately enjoyed my time with Cabarrus County Schools. I have been inside this school system for my entire primary and secondary education mainly within the AIG/Honors program. The teachers....

Read 140 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Total Schools: 44,

Students: 34,810,

#11 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

Carteret County Public Schools

Blue checkmark.

School District,

BEAUFORT, NC,

26 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Sophomore says I enjoy going to Croatan High School. My classes are engaging and there is a wide variety to choose from. I’m on the varsity wrestling team and my coaches and teammates are all hardworking and...The best part of Croatan is the staff is helpful and does their best to make sure students succeed. My teachers will come before school or stay after to help me with material I may not understand. It...Turning work in on time is important at Croatan High School. It’s the one thing that I don’t like, but understand the need for. Deadlines are critical to follow and many teachers do not waiver, even....

Read 26 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Total Schools: 18,

Students: 8,081,

#12 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

Lincoln County Schools

Blue checkmark.

School District,

LINCOLNTON, NC,

37 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says My school, overall, has been a positive experience. The academics have been strong, and I've developed well. However, there are areas where improvements could be made. I'd like to see more funding....

Read 37 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Total Schools: 23,

Students: 11,629,

#13 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

Asheville City Schools

School District,

ASHEVILLE, NC,

24 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Asheville City Schools encourages diversity and equity. They ask for a lot of grants so there is a sufficient amount of funding for education. Depending on what school you are at, the education can be good. There are a lot of clubs, activities, and things you can do if you decide to get involved..

Read 24 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Total Schools: 9,

Students: 4,137,

#14 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

Surry County Schools

Blue checkmark.

School District,

DOBSON, NC,

31 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says My overall experience been excellent. The instructors do an amazing job at teaching the material given and are are available if you have any questions or are struggling. They help make accommodations....

Read 31 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Total Schools: 20,

Students: 7,340,

#15 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

Catawba County Schools

School District,

NEWTON, NC,

54 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says The best part of my experience is being able to hang out with my friends at the school and being able to got to the football games and the worst part of my experience is the school days are so long....

Read 54 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Total Schools: 28,

Students: 15,678,

#16 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

Buncombe County Schools

Blue checkmark.

School District,

ASHEVILLE, NC,

58 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I have enjoyed my time in high school. Facilities need some significant renovation. There are schools like Glen Arden Elementary that still have really old school and furniture, and school safety was....

Read 58 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Total Schools: 45,

Students: 22,091,

#17 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

Yancey County Schools

Blue checkmark.

School District,

BURNSVILLE, NC,

7 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Yancey county schools has many programs that help students look at many possible career and educational paths. They have a huge focus not only on traditional college goals but also trades that are....

Read 7 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Total Schools: 7,

Students: 2,038,

#18 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

New Hanover County Schools

School District,

WILMINGTON, NC,

81 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says My high school experience overall has been fairly well. My teachers have really stepped up the long I have been here with explaining curriculum and taking the time and effort into actually teaching....

Read 81 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Total Schools: 41,

Students: 25,244,

#19 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

Wilkes County Schools

School District,

NORTH WILKESBORO, NC,

30 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I was able to do the early college and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I would like to see more changes in schools with the connections of college. I do hope that school will try....

Read 30 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Total Schools: 22,

Students: 8,673,

#20 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

Cleveland County Schools

Blue checkmark.

School District,

SHELBY, NC,

26 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I think the diversity in the staffing should be increased but I believe the diversity within the student body is great..

Read 26 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Total Schools: 28,

Students: 14,406,

#21 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

Moore County Schools

School District,

CARTHAGE, NC,

19 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Union pines high is a superb school,the majority of the teachers and staff are immensely kind, I would rather attend no other high school!.

Read 19 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Total Schools: 24,

Students: 13,008,

#22 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

Dare County Schools

School District,

NAGS HEAD, NC,

16 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I believe Dare County Schools cares deeply about their students and teachers and I was happy to be able to attend high school at a school that was apart of this district..

Read 16 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Total Schools: 11,

Students: 5,181,

#23 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

Iredell-Statesville Schools

Blue checkmark.

School District,

STATESVILLE, NC,

69 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I have had a decent experience. Most of the time I spent doing school work. I did do some sports. I miss the friends i made when i was there and the teacher. There was a ton of staff changes. I....

Read 69 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Total Schools: 38,

Students: 20,721,

#24 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

Henderson County Schools

Blue checkmark.

School District,

HENDERSONVILLE, NC,

32 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I enjoyed my time at the HCPS. The principal at east was so motivating and caring about his students..

Read 32 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Total Schools: 23,

Students: 12,896,

#25 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

Macon County Schools

School District,

FRANKLIN, NC,

13 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says My experiences with Macon County Schools have been a majority wonderful and pleasing. The teachers and administration have been excellent, and I feel they have truly prepared me for my next step in....

Read 13 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Total Schools: 12,

Students: 4,450,