For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,621 students in Chapel Hill, NC. The top ranked public high schools in Chapel Hill, NC are Chapel Hill High School, East Chapel Hill High School and Woods Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chapel Hill, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Chapel Hill have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public high schools.
Chapel Hill, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Chapel Hill High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Chapel Hill, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chapel Hill High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9217 Seawell School Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 929-2106
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 929-2106
Gr: 9-12 | 1,638 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
East Chapel Hill High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 Weaver Dairy Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 969-2482
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 969-2482
Gr: 9-12 | 1,411 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Woods Charter
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
160 Woodland Grove Ln
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 960-8353
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 960-8353
Gr: K-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Phoenix Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
750 S Merritt Mill Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 918-2300
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 918-2300
Gr: 8-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
750 S Merritt Mill Rd, Chapel
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-8211
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-8211
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 82%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
1713 Legion Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 537-0740
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 537-0740
Gr: K-8 | 80 students Minority enrollment: 57%
New Century Charter High School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1315-a New Hope Trace
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 942-7722
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 942-7722
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chapel Hill, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Chapel Hill, NC include Chapel Hill High School, East Chapel Hill High School and Woods Charter. Chapel Hill has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in North Carolina.
How many public high schools are located in Chapel Hill?
6 public high schools are located in Chapel Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Chapel Hill?
Chapel Hill public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Chapel Hill are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Chapel Hill include: East Chapel Hill High School vs. Chapel Hill High School, Chapel Hill High School vs. East Chapel Hill High School
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