Top Rankings
Orange County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,208 students in Orange County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Orange County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
7,208 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
505 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Orange County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#181 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
63%
Graduation Rate
91%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.71
# American Indian Students
10 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
132 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,964 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
20%
# Black Students
980 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
14%
25%
# White Students
3,567 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
49%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
554 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
92
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
487
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
494
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
492
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
532
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
536
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
497
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
518
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
546
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
532
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
684
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
664
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
615
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
519
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,961 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,563 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$101 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$112 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,961
$11,229
Spending / Student
$15,563
$11,655
Best Orange County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1125 New Grady Brown Sch Rd
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 245-4000
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 245-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,104 students
Rank: #22.
Hillsborough Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
402 North Nash Street
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-6137
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-6137
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #33.
Orange High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Orange High Rd
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-6133
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-6133
Grades: 9-12
| 1,341 students
Rank: #44.
River Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 St. Mary's Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-9326
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-9326
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #55.
Orange Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
308 Orange High Rd
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-6121
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-6121
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Rank: #66.
Partnership Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1006 East Storey Lane
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 245-4030
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 245-4030
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Rank: #77.
Pathways Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
431 Strouds Creek Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-9136
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-9136
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #88.
A L Stanback Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Nc 86 South
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 644-3200
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 644-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 646 students
Rank: #99.
New Hope Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 New Hope Church Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 942-9696
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 942-9696
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #1010.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
154 Hayes St
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-3622
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-3622
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #1111.
Grady Brown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 New Grady Brown Rd
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-6138
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-6138
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #1212.
Efland Cheeks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Fuller Rd
Efland, NC 27243
(919) 563-5112
Efland, NC 27243
(919) 563-5112
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #1313.
Gravelly Hill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4801 West Ten Road
Efland, NC 27243
(919) 245-4050
Efland, NC 27243
(919) 245-4050
Grades: 6-8
| 425 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Orange County Schools School District?
Orange County Schools School District manages 13 public schools serving 7,208 students.
What is the rank of Orange County Schools School District?
Orange County Schools School District is ranked #183 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County Schools School District?
49% of Orange County Schools School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Orange County Schools School District?
Orange County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Orange County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,563 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
