Moving to a new city can bring with it many challenges. You may wonder where the best restaurants are, where the nearest grocery store is, or what schools near you will best serve the needs of your family. We may not be able to point you in the direction of the freshest produce, but we can help you with that last part. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best school districts in Raleigh, North Carolina to help you cross one more thing off your moving checklist. Be sure to take a peek at our list of the fun and exciting things to do in Raleigh that the whole family can experience outside of the classroom.
Wake County Schools
Wake County Schools is a public school district that is located in Cary, North Carolina. It’s only 12 miles away from Raleigh and is a top-rated public school district.
School Stats
- 191 schools in the district to choose from
- 101 preschools
- 118 elementary schools
- 44 middle schools
- 32 high schools
- 163,404 students
- Student-teacher ratio of 16:1
- Additionally, 50% of students are at least “proficient” in math and 56% of students are at least “proficient” in reading.
- Diverse student population with over 60% of students being from minority backgrounds.
Cool school fun fact: Millbrook Environmental Connections Magnet Elementary School
Millbrook Environmental Connections Magnet Elementary School is a part of the Wake County Schools district in Raleigh, NC. It offers a unique and hands-on nature-based style of learning. Equally important, in addition to the regular school curriculum, students are given the opportunity to explore gardening, outdoor learning spaces, and composting programs.
What they have to offer
- Pre-K and K-12 classes
- Advanced Placement (AP) classes
- Gifted and talented (GATE) programs
- International Baccalaureate (IB) programs
- 265 full-time school counselors
- 96% of teachers have three-plus years of experience
Orange County Schools
Orange Country Schools is located in Hillsborough, North Carolina. It’s located about 35 miles from Raleigh.
School Stats
- 13 schools in the district to choose from
- 7 preschools
- 7 elementary schools
- 3 middle schools
- 3 high schools
- 7,456 students
- Student-teacher ratio of 14:1
- Furthermore, 43% of students are at least “proficient” in math and 46% of students are at least “proficient” in reading.
- Diverse student population with over 50% of students being from minority backgrounds.
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Cool school fun fact: Orange High School
Orange high school is a part of the Orange County Schools district near Raleigh, NC. Their high school offers a range of extracurricular clubs spanning many topics. Your child can get involved with the Athletic Training Student Aide team and the Minority Achievers Program. In addition, there’s the Envirothon club where they can brainstorm with others to come up with real-world solutions to problems that are harming the environment.
What they have to offer
- Pre-K and K-12 classes
- Advanced Placement (AP) classes
- Gifted and talented (GATE) programs
- International Baccalaureate (IB) programs
- 13 full-time school counselors
- 96% of teachers have three-plus years of experience
Chapel Hill- Carrboro City Schools
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, just under 30 miles from Raleigh.
School Stats
- 20 schools in the district to choose from
- 11 preschools
- 12 elementary schools
- 6 middle schools
- 4 high schools
- 12,426 students
- Student-teacher ratio of 14:1
- Equally important, 64% of students are at least “proficient” in math and 67% of students are at least “proficient” in reading.
- Diverse student population with over 60% of students being from minority backgrounds.
Cool school fun fact: Carrboro Elementary School
Carrboro Elementary School is a part of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school district just outside of Raleigh, NC that offers dual language learning for students. Along with learning the traditional curriculum, students will be immersed in an environment that focuses on language learning and acquisition skills. As a matter of fact, schools in the district offer dual language learning programs for both Spanish and Mandarin.
What they have to offer
- Pre-K and K-12 classes
- Advanced Placement (AP) classes
- Gifted and talented (GATE) programs
- International Baccalaureate (IB) programs
- 26 full-time school counselors
- 97% of teachers have three-plus years of experience
