For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,715 students in Chatham County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Chatham County, NC are Chatham Charter, Northwood High School and Chatham Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chatham County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Chatham County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Chatham County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is equal to the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northwood High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Chatham County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chatham Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Hamp Stone Rd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-4550
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-4550
Grades: K-12
| 574 students
Rank: #22.
Northwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 Northwood High School Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-4181
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-4181
Grades: 9-12
| 940 students
Rank: #33.
Chatham Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14950 Nc Hwy 902 W
Bear Creek, NC 27207
(919) 837-2251
Bear Creek, NC 27207
(919) 837-2251
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Rank: #44.
Chatham School Of Science & Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-5899
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-5899
Grades: 9-13
| 95 students
Rank: #55.
Sage Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-5899
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-5899
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: #66.
Jordan Matthews High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 East Cardinal Street
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-2916
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-2916
Grades: 9-12
| 913 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chatham County Schools Virtual Academy
Magnet School
14950 Nc Hwy 902 W
Bear Creek, NC 27207
(919) 837-2251
Bear Creek, NC 27207
(919) 837-2251
Grades: K-12
| 91 students
Rank: n/an/a
Seaforth High School
Magnet School
444 Seaforth Rd
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 642-7095
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 642-7095
Grades: 9-11
| 732 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chatham County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Chatham County, NC include Chatham Charter, Northwood High School and Chatham Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chatham County?
8 public high schools are located in Chatham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chatham County?
Chatham County public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Chatham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Chatham County include: Seaforth High School vs. Northwood High School, Jordan Matthews High School vs. Chatham Central High School, Chatham Central High School vs. Jordan Matthews High School
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