8,405
Preschools
3,048
Elementary Schools
1,677
Middle Schools
1,361
High Schools
2,629
Public District Schools
7,962
Private Schools
10,809
Total Schools
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Academic Summary
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Largest School Districts in North Carolina
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Wake County School District
159,778 students | CARY, NC
Grades PK, K-12 | 196 schools -
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District
144,197 students | CHARLOTTE, NC
Grades PK, K-12 | 181 schools -
Guilford County School District
68,894 students | GREENSBORO, NC
Grades PK, K-12 | 129 schools -
Winston Salem & Forsyth County School District
52,717 students | WINSTON-SALEM, NC
Grades PK, K-12 | 82 schools -
Cumberland County School District
49,661 students | FAYETTEVILLE, NC
Grades PK, K-12 | 87 schools
Reviews From Schools in North Carolina
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Current student
October 31, 2025
I鈥檓 a current student, and I honestly feel like this school needs to take a closer look at how students are being treated and supported. Many of us feel overworked, disrespected, and looked down on if... More
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Garner High
Parent / Guardian
October 31, 2025
We have been at Partnership since 2021 and we absolutely love this school! It鈥檚 small, personal, and truly embodies its 鈥淚nteractive Community鈥 magnet theme in every way. My kids are happy,... More
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Partnership Elementary
Parent / Guardian
October 31, 2025
No communication whatsoever. This was my child鈥檚 first and LAST year attending this school. Had no knowledge of how my child was doing in school or his well being in this establishment. No... More
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KIPP: Charlotte