| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham County Schools | Bear Creek | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 9,129 | 21 | — | 9 |
How Chatham County compares
It enrolls 9,129 students across 21 schools. Its rating of 9/10 is above the North Carolina average of 5.4/10.
School Districts in Chatham County, North Carolina
Chatham County has 1 public school district covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Chatham County is Chatham County Schools (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NC EOG 2024–25), ranked against all districts in North Carolina. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Chatham County, NC?
1 school district serves zip codes in Chatham County, NC. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Chatham County, NC?
Of the districts serving Chatham County, Chatham County Schools has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 89th percentile among North Carolina school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on North Carolina reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in North Carolina and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within North Carolina only, never across state lines.