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Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

North Carolina · Public School District
20
Schools
11,522
Students
$17,566
Per-Pupil Spend
+22% nat'l
29.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-23pp vs nat'l
92.5%
Graduation Rate
+6.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is a public school district in North Carolina serving 11,522 students across 20 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,566 is above average for a US public school district. 29% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (20)
Elementary Schools11 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Carrboro ElementaryPK–05501
Ephesus ElementaryPK–05381
Estes Hills ElementaryPK–05340
FPG ElementaryPK–05528
Glenwood ElementaryKG–05433
McDougle ElementaryPK–05489
Morris Grove ElementaryKG–05421
Northside ElementaryPK–05395
Rashkis ElementaryPK–05427
Scroggs ElementaryPK–05392
Seawell ElementaryPK–05491
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Culbreth Middle06–08656
McDougle Middle06–08752
Phillips Middle06–08609
Smith Middle06–08768
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Carrboro High09–12870
Chapel Hill High09–121,597
East Chapel Hill High09–121,447
Phoenix Academy High08–1225
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
UNC Hospital SchoolPK–130
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,566+22% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
43%
46%
State
43.3%
Local (property tax)
46.2%
Federal
10.5%

Funding is shared between state (43%) and local sources (46%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
20
Schools
11,522
Students
29%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.5%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateNorth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.5% graduation rate — 6.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,566 per pupil — 22% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 20 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools?
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools has 20 public schools, serving a total of 11,522 students.
What is the graduation rate for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools?
The graduation rate is 92.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools spend per student?
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools spends $17,566 per pupil — 22% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools?
29% of students in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools?
No, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools serve?
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools serves grades PK through 13, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.