For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,210 students in 27516, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 27516, NC are Chapel Hill High School, Woods Charter and Phoenix Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 27516 have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27516, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 27516 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chapel Hill High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27516, NC ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chapel Hill High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9217 Seawell School Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 929-2106
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 929-2106
Gr: 9-12 | 1,638 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Woods Charter
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
160 Woodland Grove Ln
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 960-8353
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 960-8353
Gr: K-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Phoenix Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
750 S Merritt Mill Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 918-2300
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 918-2300
Gr: 8-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
750 S Merritt Mill Rd, Chapel
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-8211
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-8211
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 82%
27516, North Carolina ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
New Century Charter High School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1315-a New Hope Trace
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 942-7722
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 942-7722
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 27516, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27516, NC include Chapel Hill High School, Woods Charter and Phoenix Academy High School.
How many public high schools are located in 27516?
4 public high schools are located in 27516.
What is the racial composition of students in 27516?
27516 public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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