Chatham County Public Schools
Chatham County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
24
public schools
Total Enrollment
10,494
students
School Districts
4
districts
How to use the Chatham County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Chatham County has 4 district entries. Chatham County Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 21 schools.
School records are spread across 8 listed communities. Siler City has the most listed schools, with 8 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 12 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 4 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 3 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
24
in Chatham County
Reported Enrollment
10,494
24 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
3
13% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Chatham County
Chatham County Schools
Chatham Charter
Woods Charter School
Willow Oak Montessori
24 Public Schools in Chatham County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 24 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood High | Profile | Chatham County Schools | Pittsboro, 27312Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 940 |
| Jordan Matthews High | Listed only | Chatham County Schools | Siler City, 27344Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 913 |
| Margaret B. Pollard Middle | Listed only | Chatham County Schools | Chapel Hill, 27516Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 768 |
| Seaforth High | Listed only | Chatham County Schools | Pittsboro, 27312Rural: Distant | 9–11 | Other | 732 |
| Chatham Grove Elementary | Listed only | Chatham County Schools | Pittsboro, 27312Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 677 |
| Siler City Elementary | Listed only | Chatham County Schools | Siler City, 27344Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 636 |
| North Chatham Elementary | Listed only | Chatham County Schools | Chapel Hill, 27517Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 616 |
| Chatham Charter | Listed only | Chatham Charter | Siler City, 27344Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 574 |
| Chatham Middle | Listed only | Chatham County Schools | Siler City, 27344Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 556 |
| Pittsboro Elementary | Listed only | Chatham County Schools | Pittsboro, 27312Town: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 510 |
| Woods Charter | Listed only | Woods Charter School | Chapel Hill, 27516Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 508 |
| Virginia Cross Elementary | Listed only | Chatham County Schools | Siler City, 27344Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 455 |
| Horton Middle | Listed only | Chatham County Schools | Pittsboro, 27312Town: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 375 |
| Chatham Central High | Listed only | Chatham County Schools | Bear Creek, 27207Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 364 |
| Bonlee School | Listed only | Chatham County Schools | Bonlee, 27213Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 292 |
| Willow Oak Montessori | Listed only | Willow Oak Montessori | Pittsboro, 27312Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Charter | 283 |
| Silk Hope School | Listed only | Chatham County Schools | Siler City, 27344Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 276 |
| Perry W Harrison Elementary | Listed only | Chatham County Schools | Pittsboro, 27312Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 227 |
| Moncure School | Listed only | Chatham County Schools | Moncure, 27559Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 213 |
| J S Waters School | Listed only | Chatham County Schools | Goldston, 27252Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 193 |
Northwood High
Chatham County Schools
Pittsboro, 27312 / Rural: Fringe
Jordan Matthews High
Chatham County Schools
Siler City, 27344 / Town: Distant
Margaret B. Pollard Middle
Chatham County Schools
Chapel Hill, 27516 / Rural: Fringe
Seaforth High
Chatham County Schools
Pittsboro, 27312 / Rural: Distant
Chatham Grove Elementary
Chatham County Schools
Pittsboro, 27312 / Rural: Fringe
Siler City Elementary
Chatham County Schools
Siler City, 27344 / Rural: Fringe
North Chatham Elementary
Chatham County Schools
Chapel Hill, 27517 / Rural: Fringe
Chatham Charter
Chatham Charter
Siler City, 27344 / Rural: Fringe
Chatham Middle
Chatham County Schools
Siler City, 27344 / Rural: Fringe
Pittsboro Elementary
Chatham County Schools
Pittsboro, 27312 / Town: Fringe
Woods Charter
Woods Charter School
Chapel Hill, 27516 / Rural: Fringe
Virginia Cross Elementary
Chatham County Schools
Siler City, 27344 / Rural: Fringe
Horton Middle
Chatham County Schools
Pittsboro, 27312 / Town: Fringe
Chatham Central High
Chatham County Schools
Bear Creek, 27207 / Rural: Distant
Bonlee School
Chatham County Schools
Bonlee, 27213 / Rural: Distant
Willow Oak Montessori
Willow Oak Montessori
Pittsboro, 27312 / Rural: Fringe
Silk Hope School
Chatham County Schools
Siler City, 27344 / Rural: Distant
Perry W Harrison Elementary
Chatham County Schools
Pittsboro, 27312 / Rural: Fringe
Moncure School
Chatham County Schools
Moncure, 27559 / Rural: Distant
J S Waters School
Chatham County Schools
Goldston, 27252 / Rural: Distant
Chatham County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Chatham County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Chatham County public school directory?
The directory lists 24 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Chatham County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Chatham County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Chatham County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Chatham County?
Start with the 4 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Chatham County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.