For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,400 students in Carrboro, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Carrboro, NC are Carrboro High School and Carrboro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carrboro, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Carrboro have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carrboro, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carrboro High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 Rock Haven Rd
Carrboro, NC 27510
(919) 918-2200
Carrboro, NC 27510
(919) 918-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Carrboro Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Shelton St
Carrboro, NC 27510
(919) 968-3652
Carrboro, NC 27510
(919) 968-3652
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Carrboro, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Carrboro, NC include Carrboro High School and Carrboro Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Carrboro?
2 public schools are located in Carrboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Carrboro?
Carrboro public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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