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2024 Best School Districts in North Carolina

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  1. #2 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

    Polk County Schools

    Blue checkmark.

    School District,

    COLUMBUS, NC,

    10 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says I was going to a different high school up until my junior year. Covid hit, closing things down. Especially schools. My old high school was fully remote the entire 2020-2021 school year. I wanted to....

    Read 10 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Total Schools: 7,

    Students: 2,129,

  2. #4 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

    Watauga County Schools

    School District,

    BOONE, NC,

    18 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says The school is very hands on and has many opportunities for students, whether it be athletic, academic or the arts. I am not an athlete and have love of the arts, I have participated in many programs...All I need now is the ability to pay for college, I come from a low income home of a full time working single mom and my little sister has special needs. I plan on majoring in Psychology and....

    Read 18 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Total Schools: 11,

    Students: 4,673,

  3. #7 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

    Wake County Schools

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    School District,

    CARY, NC,

    543 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Wake County Schools aim to provide a quality education to all students. The district offers a wide range of programs and services, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, magnet schools, and....

    Read 543 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Total Schools: 193,

    Students: 160,099,

  4. #10 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

    Cabarrus County Schools

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    School District,

    CONCORD, NC,

    133 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says The best part of being part of this district as a student was that most of my teachers have made some type of impact in my life, even if I'm not from here. I've always thought about how amazing....

    Read 133 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Total Schools: 42,

    Students: 33,562,

  5. #12 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

    Lincoln County Schools

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    School District,

    LINCOLNTON, NC,

    33 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says My school, overall, has been a positive experience. The academics have been strong, and I've developed well. However, there are areas where improvements could be made. I'd like to see more funding....

    Read 33 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Total Schools: 23,

    Students: 11,314,

  6. #15 Best School Districts in North Carolina.

    Catawba County Schools

    School District,

    NEWTON, NC,

    52 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says As someone who has moved from county to county, I can say that Catawba county offers an expansive range of opportunities for students to participate in early-college programs and ensures that all....

    Read 52 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Total Schools: 28,

    Students: 15,494,

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