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Chatham County Schools

North Carolina · Public School District
20
Schools
9,038
Students
$15,369
Per-Pupil Spend
+7% nat'l
48.2%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
89.1%
Graduation Rate
+2.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Chatham County Schools is a public school district in North Carolina serving 9,038 students across 20 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.1% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,369 is near the national average for a US public school district. 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (20)
Elementary Schools11 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bennett SchoolPK–08192
Bonlee SchoolKG–08292
Chatham Grove ElementaryPK–05677
J S Waters SchoolKG–08193
Moncure SchoolKG–08213
North Chatham ElementaryPK–05616
Perry W Harrison ElementaryPK–05227
Pittsboro ElementaryPK–04510
Siler City ElementaryPK–05636
Silk Hope SchoolPK–08276
Virginia Cross ElementaryPK–05455
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chatham Middle06–08556
Horton Middle05–08375
Margaret B. Pollard Middle06–08768
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chatham Central High09–12364
Chatham School of Science & Engineering09–1397
Jordan Matthews High09–12913
Northwood High09–12940
SAGE Academy09–126
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Seaforth High09–11732
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,369Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
47%
38%
State
46.9%
Local (property tax)
38.4%
Federal
14.8%

Funding is shared between state (47%) and local sources (38%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
20
Schools
9,038
Students
48%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.1%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateNorth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
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 Chatham County Schools?
Chatham County Schools has 20 public schools, serving a total of 9,038 students.
What is the graduation rate for Chatham County Schools?
The graduation rate is 89.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Chatham County Schools spend per student?
Chatham County Schools spends $15,369 per pupil — 7% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Chatham County Schools?
48% of students in Chatham County Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Chatham County Schools?
No, Chatham County Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Chatham County Schools serve?
Chatham County Schools serves grades PK through 13, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Chatham County Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Chatham County Schools is 40/100. 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.