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Best Chatham County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,671 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 89%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northwood High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Chatham County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatham Charter
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 Hamp Stone Rd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-4550
Gr: K-12 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Northwood High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
310 Northwood High School Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-4181
Gr: 9-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Chatham Central High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14950 Nc Hwy 902 W
Bear Creek, NC 27207
(919) 837-2251
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Chatham Early College
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-5899
Gr: 9-13 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
One Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-5899
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Jordan-matthews High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
910 East Cardinal Street
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-2916
Gr: 9-12 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Chatham County Schools Virtual Academy
501 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-5899
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Seaforth High School
444 Seaforth Rd
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 642-7095
Gr: 9-12 | 1,088 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Chatham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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