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K-12 Schools in Pittsboro, NC

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1. #14 Best Public High Schools in North Carolina

   Parent: I have three children at WCS and we have been incredibly pleased with our experience! I went to a small private school and see many similarities between it and the experience my children are having at Woods. We have LOVED our teachers. My son is currently being placed into a reading intervention program to receive extra help. The school and specialists have been attentive and responsive to all of our questions. It is a loving, nurturing and positive atmosphere. I am so happy we are at this school and look forward to many more years as part of the Woods family!… Read 53 reviews

   #14 Best Public High Schools in North Carolina.

   Woods Charter School

   Public School,

   CHAPEL HILL, NC,

   K-12,

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

   Featured Review: Parent says I have three children at WCS and we have been incredibly pleased with our experience! I went to a small private school and see many similarities between it and the experience my children are having. …

   Read 53 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A+,

   Students: 509,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

2. #18 Best Public High Schools in North Carolina

   • Wake County Schools, NC•

   • 9-12

   • •

     Rating 4.38 out of 5  26 reviews

   Parent: Fantastic school! Great teachers, great communication with parents, and everything my son needs. The school started only 3 years ago and already has a great culture for students and parents. Dozens of opportunities to be involved…. Read 26 reviews

   #18 Best Public High Schools in North Carolina.

   Green Level High School

   Blue checkmark.

   Wake County Schools, NC,

   9-12,

   26 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

   Featured Review: Parent says Fantastic school! Great teachers, great communication with parents, and everything my son needs. The school started only 3 years ago and already has a great culture for students and parents. ….

   Read 26 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A+,

   Students: 1,383,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

3. #40 Best Public Elementary Schools in North Carolina

   • Wake County Schools, NC•

   • PK, K-5

   • •

     Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

   Parent: Love our fifth grade teacher – experienced, invested, and effective! Amazing parent involvement and caring administration!… Read 2 reviews

   #40 Best Public Elementary Schools in North Carolina.

   White Oak Elementary School

   Blue checkmark.

   Wake County Schools, NC,

   PK, K-5,

   2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

   Featured Review: Parent says Love our fifth grade teacher – experienced, invested, and effective! Amazing parent involvement and caring administration!.

   Read 2 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A,

   Students: 741,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

4. Parent: We are very happy with NGFS as it provides a forward-thinking environment that supports a growth mindset for learning. Our child is currently in the middle school and has been attending NGFS since the first grade (Rainbow). The teachers are invested in the students, and provide curriculum that is engaging and academically challenging. The in-classroom learning, as well as outside learning is thoughtful and engaging. It is very rare to have a school that encourages for kids to be outside, and I can’t say enough good things about the balance the school provides for this ranging from both indoor & outdoor PE, outdoor classroom activity, lunch and breaks. The sports program is welcoming, as well as a range of other extracurricular activities. It’s a great school!… Read 18 reviews

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5. #32 Best Public Middle Schools in North Carolina

   #32 Best Public Middle Schools in North Carolina.

   Apex Friendship Middle

   Blue checkmark.

   Wake County Schools, NC,

   6-8,

   Overall Niche Grade: A,

   Students: 1,288,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

6. #55 Best Public Elementary Schools in North Carolina

   • Pittsboro, NC•

   • Public School•

   • K-8

   #55 Best Public Elementary Schools in North Carolina.

   Willow Oak Montessori

   Blue checkmark.

   Public School,

   PITTSBORO, NC,

   K-8,

   Overall Niche Grade: A,

   Students: 277,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

7. #54 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina

   Parent: For those ready to be rid of Covid, this school has been wonderful for having in-person while offering on-line for 2020-2021. I had a senior and they were able to have a somewhat normal year. Furthermore, the 2021-2022 year has been even better with no mask requirements. Except for the few that chose to wear masks, it almost looks and feels pre-covid. New in 2021-2022 is a separate on-line academy.
   The curriculum is a classical education with an emphasis on critical thinking. A big plus, is high achievers can easily advance in course/grade-level work.
   If high achievers begin at Thales in the elementary level, they can be moved up whole grades if it’s warranted.
   There are honors levels in all courses. There is not much AP offerings, but they are adding more every year. In 2022-2023 students will be able to take dual enrollment.
   Foreign language is required, but the only options are Latin and Spanish.
   I’d like to see stronger relationships with parents and the faculty/staff…. Read 29 reviews

   #54 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina.

   Thales Academy Apex JH/HS

   Blue checkmark.

   Private School,

   APEX, NC,

   6-12,

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

   Featured Review: Parent says For those ready to be rid of Covid, this school has been wonderful for having in-person while offering on-line for 2020-2021. I had a senior and they were able to have a somewhat normal year….The curriculum is a classical education with an emphasis on critical thinking. A big plus, is high achievers can easily advance in course/grade-level work.If high achievers begin at Thales in the elementary level, they can be moved up whole grades if it’s warranted. There are honors levels in all courses. There is not much AP offerings, but they are adding more every year. In 2022-2023 students will be able to take dual enrollment. Foreign language is required, but the only options are Latin and Spanish.I’d like to see stronger relationships with parents and the faculty/staff..

   Read 29 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A,

   Students: 727,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

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8. #160 Best Public High Schools in North Carolina

   • Chatham County Schools, NC•

   • 9-12

   • •

     Rating 3.69 out of 5  229 reviews

   Alum: The biggest thing to keep in mind about Northwood is that it’s in Pittsboro. As far as small town schools go, NW is a striver. It’s administration really tries to play the cards they’ve been dealt. There are obviously some flaws, yes, but for where it is on the map, the funding it has received, and the amount of students it has to educate, Northwood really really tries. My only real complaint is that they’ve struggled to find good/consistent math teachers (which isn’t really their fault) and while their arts program is Amazing for what it is, the art teachers are a little too self involved/trying to relive their own high school days (pick favorites/participate in gossip/terrible boundaries). But what can you expect? They’re “artists”. Overall, wouldn’t have wanted to go anywhere else growing up. Went to the best school in the country for what I was studying for undergrad and felt competitive with my peers from private top tier high schools without being an elitist…. Read 229 reviews

   #160 Best Public High Schools in North Carolina.

   Northwood High School

   Chatham County Schools, NC,

   9-12,

   229 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

   Featured Review: Alum says The biggest thing to keep in mind about Northwood is that it’s in Pittsboro. As far as small town schools go, NW is a striver. It’s administration really tries to play the cards they’ve been dealt. ….

   Read 229 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

   Students: 1,473,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

9. #167 Best Public Middle Schools in North Carolina

   • Chatham County Schools, NC•

   • 5-8

   • •

     Rating 2.67 out of 5  3 reviews

   Parent: I need to give a SHOUTOUT to our local public middle school, George Moses Horton. GMH is AMAZING! The work that the faculty and staff at GMH are doing to educate and support our local youth is both impressive and inspirational!
   As a parent, being able to send your child(ren) to a school where you know that they will be safe and nurtured, both academically and emotionally, is a tremendous sense of relief. I cannot adequately express how happy our family has been that we made the difficult decision to take our child out of nationally top-ranked NC charter school, and enroll them at GMH.
   As an educator, community member and parent, I encourage everyone to check out all of the awesome things GMH is doing for the youth in our community. … Read 3 reviews

   #167 Best Public Middle Schools in North Carolina.

   Horton Middle School

   Chatham County Schools, NC,

   5-8,

   3 Niche users give it an average review of 2.7 stars.

   Featured Review: Parent says I need to give a SHOUTOUT to our local public middle school, George Moses Horton. GMH is AMAZING! The work that the faculty and staff at GMH are doing to educate and support our local youth is both…As a parent, being able to send your child(ren) to a school where you know that they will be safe and nurtured, both academically and emotionally, is a tremendous sense of relief. I cannot adequately…As an educator, community member and parent, I encourage everyone to check out all of the awesome things GMH is doing for the youth in our community..

   Read 3 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

   Students: 375,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

10. #353 Best Public Elementary Schools in North Carolina

    #353 Best Public Elementary Schools in North Carolina.

    Pittsboro Elementary School

    Chatham County Schools, NC,

    PK, K-4,

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Students: 474,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

12. #297 Best Public High Schools in North Carolina

    • Chatham County Schools, NC•

    • 9-12

    • •

      Rating 4 out of 5  6 reviews

    Sophomore: I love this school! When I become a junior next year, I’ll be a full-time college student studying topics that I love! The only problem is that I wish we had PE or some exercise classes so I don´t have to sit at my desk most of the day. Classes are small, teachers are great, and everyone cares about their schoolwork, great culture, and a great mental health support program with a full-time counselor who is very active in our day-to-day lives. This school is pretty much a haven for me as a disabled student!… Read 6 reviews

    #297 Best Public High Schools in North Carolina.

    Chatham School of Science & Engineering

    Chatham County Schools, NC,

    9-12,

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

    Featured Review: Sophomore says I love this school! When I become a junior next year, I’ll be a full-time college student studying topics that I love! The only problem is that I wish we had PE or some exercise classes so I don´t….

    Read 6 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B,

    Students: 100,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 100 to 1,

14. Niche User: My favorite experience at St. Thomas More was the Asia Market project in seventh grade, where we would literally transform the lower hallway of the middle school into a bustling market, complete with students acting as merchants and the rest of the school, staff included, as customers. We would serve food, sell trinket items, and have cultural showcases. The Social Studies teacher at the time I was there in 2010 was excellent, and is one of my best memories of my time at the school.
    The school holds quarterly dances for its middle school students while I was there, and those were fun. I enjoyed socializing and dancing with my friends, and in particular, the slow dances where boys would find girls to dance with and vice versa. If I were to repeat my middle school career over again, I will definitely choose this school…. Read 7 reviews

    St. Thomas More Catholic School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    CHAPEL HILL, NC,

    PK, K-8,

    7 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Niche User says My favorite experience at St. Thomas More was the Asia Market project in seventh grade, where we would literally transform the lower hallway of the middle school into a bustling market, complete with…
    The school holds quarterly dances for its middle school students while I was there, and those were fun. I enjoyed socializing and dancing with my friends, and in particular, the slow dances where….

    Read 7 reviews.

    Students: 365,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

15. • Pittsboro, NC•

    • Private School•

    • PK, K-6

    Thales Academy Pittsboro Pre-K-6

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    PITTSBORO, NC,

    PK, K-6,

    Students: 242,

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16. Parent: Wonderful school with so much love. Our children are actually learning and are being challenged, which is the opposite of the public school they attended. The teachers are loving and gracious. Our children are thriving and tell us every day how happy they are. We love Haw River!… Read 3 reviews

    Haw River Christian Academy

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    PITTSBORO, NC,

    PK, K-12,

    3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Wonderful school with so much love. Our children are actually learning and are being challenged, which is the opposite of the public school they attended. The teachers are loving and gracious. Our….

    Read 3 reviews.

    Students: 163,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

17. • Pittsboro, NC•

    • Private School•

    • PK, K

    Pittsboro Montessori School

    Private School,

    PITTSBORO, NC,

    PK, K,

    Students: 27,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

18. • Apex, NC•

    • Preschool

    Apex KinderCare

    Blue checkmark.

    Preschool,

    APEX, NC,

    Students: 11,

19. • Chapel Hill, NC•

    • Preschool

    Knox Way KinderCare

    Blue checkmark.

    Preschool,

    CHAPEL HILL, NC,

    Students: 11,

20. • Apex, NC•

    • Preschool

    Lightbridge Academy of Apex

    Preschool,

    APEX, NC,

    Students: 11,

21. • Apex, NC•

    • Preschool

    Primrose School of Apex

    Blue checkmark.

    Preschool,

    APEX, NC,

    Students: 11,

22. • Chapel Hill, NC•

    • Preschool

    Primrose School of Chapel Hill at Briar Chapel

    Blue checkmark.

    Preschool,

    CHAPEL HILL, NC,

    Students: 11,

23. • Apex, NC•

    • Preschool

    The Learning Experience – Apex

    Blue checkmark.

    Preschool,

    APEX, NC,

    Students: 11,

25. Parent: Duke School has given our children the best K-8th education we could have ever wished for! Our children have thrived academically in mathematics, writing and reading because of their Duke School education. Equally important, our children take responsibility for their own learning. They are also open to new opportunities and experiences. For example, our children have joined sports teams, math and debate teams, and investment groups in high school. They have excelled even at the national level in their activities because of the critical thinking and work ethic Duke School has instilled in them…. Read 14 reviews

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Chatham County Schools – North Carolina

Report Card

1. Academics

   grade B+

2. Diversity

   grade A

3. Teachers

   grade A minus

4. College Prep

   grade A minus

5. Clubs & Activities

   grade A minus

6. Administration

   grade B+

7. Sports

   grade B+

8. Food

   grade B minus

9. Resources & Facilities

   grade B

editorial

Chatham County Schools is a highly rated, public school district located in PITTSBORO, NC. It has 8,832 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 46% of students are at least proficient in math and 50% in reading.

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Academics

Percent Proficient – Reading

This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

50%

Percent Proficient – Math

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46%

Average Graduation Rate

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88%

Average SAT

Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.

1150

465 responses

Average ACT

Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.

25

352 responses

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Diversity

grade A

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

8,832

Free or Reduced Lunch

This is the percentage of students who are eligible to receive free or reduced price lunch. Not all eligible students exercise this option, especially at non-traditional schools like online schools.

50.9%

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Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.

14:1

National

17:1

Average Teacher Salary

$48,518

Teachers in First/Second Year

9.6%

Finances

Expenses Per Student

$0 

/ student

National

$12,239

• Instruction

  65%

• Support Services

  31%

• Other

  4%

1. Cost of Living

   grade C+

2. Good for Families

   grade A minus

3. Housing

   grade C

Median Household Income

$42,114

National

$64,994

Median Rent

$831

National

$1,096

Median Home Value

$302,100

National

$229,800

Chatham County Schools Reviews

Rating 3. 85 out of 5  27 reviews

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Great diversity within the schools, great outreach for low-income families. The county could use better outreach and education when it comes to mental health and mental illnesses.

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I like the unity within Chatham County school students and staff. I would like to improve the readiness of the school system. Every time there has been snow, tornado warnings, and now with COVID procedures and Plan B, it seems like our school system is very unprepared.

The school my daughter attends is one of the best in the County in my opinion. They have a strong Christian based community at this school and practice praying before sports events, offer student driven Bible Study clubs and more.