The ranking below is based on the percentage of schools within a county which have placed in the top 10% of all schools statewide.
A school's overall rank is based on its combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Schools are ranked and compared within their own state only.
Statewide Range: 22%
32%
Avg. Statewide: 27%
Top-Ranked Counties With Best Public Schools in North Carolina (2026)
County
% of Schools in
Top 10% Statewide
Top 10% Statewide
Top-Ranked Schools
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
Rank: #11.
32%
(19 out of 59)
(19 out of 59)
- Central Academy Of Technology And Arts
Rank: #7 of 2,617 (Top 1%)
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%) - Union County Early College
Rank: #9 of 2,617 (Top 1%)
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%) - Weddington High School
Rank: #11 of 2,617 (Top 1%)
(Math: 94% | Reading: 93%) - View Full List of Top-Ranked Union County, NC Schools
Rank: #22.
28%
(11 out of 40)
(11 out of 40)
- Chapel Hill High School
Rank: #59 of 2,617 (Top 5%)
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85%) - East Chapel Hill High School
Rank: #87 of 2,617 (Top 5%)
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 86%) - Carrboro High School
Rank: #97 of 2,617 (Top 5%)
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-84%) - View Full List of Top-Ranked Orange County, NC Schools
Rank: #33.
22%
(54 out of 244)
(54 out of 244)
麻豆果冻传媒 Articles
Back-to-School Tech & Online Learning Readiness Checklist
A 2026 guide to back-to-school tech & online learning readiness, helping families prepare devices, connectivity, skills, and safety.
How Public Schools Prepare for College in High School
Learn how public schools prepare for college and what parents should look for as students begin high school. Updated for 2026.
School Choice in 2026: What Parents Must Know
Explore how school choice is reshaping U.S. education in 2026, with updated trends, enrollment data, costs, policies, and practical guidance for parents.