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North Carolina School Rankings by Category

View 2026 North Carolina public school data below for statistics like graduation rate, ethnicity breakdown, free lunch assistance, and more.

North Carolina School Rankings by Category (2026)

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Top-Ranked
Top-ranked best public schools

Top-Ranked
Most improved public schools

Top-Ranked
Towns and cities with the best public schools

Top-Ranked
Counties with the best public schools

Top-Ranked
School districts with the best public schools

Math Proficiency
Public schools with the highest math proficiency

Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Public schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency

Science Proficiency
Public schools with the highest science proficiency

Graduation Rate
Public schools with the highest graduation rates

Diversity
Public schools minority statistics

Diversity
Most diverse public schools

Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Public schools with the largest percent of students eligible for free lunch

Community Size
Largest public schools (by number of students)

Student Attention
Public schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio