For the 2025-26 school year, there are 352 top school districts in North Carolina, serving 1,547,014 students.
The most diverse district is Cardinal Charter School District, with a diversity score of 0.77.
The largest school district is Wake County Schools School District, serving 161,393 students.
The highest graduation rate school district is Bradford Preparatory School District, with 95% graduation rate.
Top North Carolina School Districts (2025-26)
School District
# Students
Diversity Score
Graduation %
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