Orange County Public Schools
Orange County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
36
public schools
Total Enrollment
19,912
students
School Districts
4
districts
How to use the Orange 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.
Orange County has 4 district entries. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 21 schools.
School records are spread across 4 listed communities. Chapel Hill has the most listed schools, with 20 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 19 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 3 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 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
4 schools 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
36
in Orange County
Reported Enrollment
19,912
36 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
2
6% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Orange County
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Orange County Schools
Eno River Academy
The Expedition School
36 Public Schools in Orange County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 36 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill High | Profile | Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools | Chapel Hill, 27516City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,597 |
| East Chapel Hill High | Profile | Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools | Chapel Hill, 27514City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,447 |
| Orange High | Profile | Orange County Schools | Hillsborough, 27278Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,341 |
| Cedar Ridge High | Profile | Orange County Schools | Hillsborough, 27278Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,104 |
| Carrboro High | Listed only | Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools | Carrboro, 27510Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 870 |
| Eno River Academy | Listed only | Eno River Academy | Hillsborough, 27278Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 782 |
| Smith Middle | Listed only | Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools | Chapel Hill, 27516City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 768 |
| McDougle Middle | Listed only | Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools | Chapel Hill, 27516Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 752 |
| Culbreth Middle | Listed only | Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools | Chapel Hill, 27516City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 656 |
| A L Stanback Middle | Listed only | Orange County Schools | Hillsborough, 27278Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 646 |
| Phillips Middle | Listed only | Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools | Chapel Hill, 27514City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 609 |
| River Park Elementary | Listed only | Orange County Schools | Hillsborough, 27278Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 559 |
| New Hope Elementary | Listed only | Orange County Schools | Chapel Hill, 27514Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 548 |
| Efland Cheeks Elementary | Listed only | Orange County Schools | Efland, 27243Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 545 |
| FPG Elementary | Listed only | Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools | Chapel Hill, 27516City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 528 |
| Orange Middle | Listed only | Orange County Schools | Hillsborough, 27278Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 525 |
| Carrboro Elementary | Listed only | Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools | Carrboro, 27510Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 501 |
| Seawell Elementary | Listed only | Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools | Chapel Hill, 27516City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 491 |
| McDougle Elementary | Listed only | Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools | Chapel Hill, 27516Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 489 |
| Glenwood Elementary | Listed only | Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools | Chapel Hill, 27517Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 433 |
Chapel Hill High
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Chapel Hill, 27516 / City: Small
East Chapel Hill High
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Chapel Hill, 27514 / City: Small
Orange High
Orange County Schools
Hillsborough, 27278 / Suburb: Large
Cedar Ridge High
Orange County Schools
Hillsborough, 27278 / Suburb: Large
Carrboro High
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Carrboro, 27510 / Rural: Fringe
Eno River Academy
Eno River Academy
Hillsborough, 27278 / Rural: Fringe
Smith Middle
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Chapel Hill, 27516 / City: Small
McDougle Middle
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Chapel Hill, 27516 / Suburb: Large
Culbreth Middle
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Chapel Hill, 27516 / City: Small
A L Stanback Middle
Orange County Schools
Hillsborough, 27278 / Rural: Fringe
Phillips Middle
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Chapel Hill, 27514 / City: Small
River Park Elementary
Orange County Schools
Hillsborough, 27278 / Suburb: Large
New Hope Elementary
Orange County Schools
Chapel Hill, 27514 / Rural: Fringe
Efland Cheeks Elementary
Orange County Schools
Efland, 27243 / Suburb: Midsize
FPG Elementary
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Chapel Hill, 27516 / City: Small
Orange Middle
Orange County Schools
Hillsborough, 27278 / Suburb: Large
Carrboro Elementary
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Carrboro, 27510 / Suburb: Large
Seawell Elementary
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Chapel Hill, 27516 / City: Small
McDougle Elementary
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Chapel Hill, 27516 / Suburb: Large
Glenwood Elementary
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Chapel Hill, 27517 / Rural: Fringe
Orange County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Orange 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 Orange County public school directory?
The directory lists 36 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 Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 4 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Orange 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 Orange 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.