| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools | Carrboro | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 11,561 | 21 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Orange County Schools | Cedar Grove | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 7,208 | 13 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Orange County compares
Together they enroll 18,769 students across 34 schools. The largest is Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools with 11,561 students. Districts here average 9.5/10, above the North Carolina average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 9/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Orange County, North Carolina
Orange County has 2 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Orange County is Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools (10/10). 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 Orange County, NC?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Orange County, NC. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Orange County, NC?
Of the districts serving Orange County, Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 99th 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.