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Enrollment by School Type
1,674,936 students enrolled
- Public1,409,10884%
- Charter138,4508%
- Private127,3788%
Students at schools that report enrollment to NCES (~9 in 10 in every sector, including private). Source: NCES.
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Top Districts
| District | Enrollment | Schools | Avg. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Greensboro Academy School District Greensboro | 766 | 1 | 9.9 / 10 |
2 Southeastern Academy School District Lumberton | 218 | 1 | 9.9 / 10 |
3 Summerfield Charter Academy School District Summerfield | 777 | 1 | 9.9 / 10 |
4 The Expedition School District Hillsborough | 361 | 1 | 9.9 / 10 |
5 Endeavor Charter School District Wake Forest | 767 | 1 | 9.8 / 10 |
| 0 | 0 | 9.6 / 10 | |
7 Envision Science Academy School District Wake Forest | 741 | 1 | 9.6 / 10 |
Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
School Hides Gender From Parents
Alleged statewide incident in North Carolina
A school district in North Carolina developed a policy instructing staff on how to conceal a student's gender identity from their parents. This policy was detailed in a presentation that was later obtained and released by a parental rights organization. The district's approach has sparked debate regarding parental rights and transparency in education.
University deletes race-based criteria
Alleged statewide incident in North Carolina
A university removed fellowship criteria that had excluded a specific racial group. This decision came after a civil rights complaint was filed against the institution. The complaint alleged a violation of federal anti-discrimination laws.
High school race program complaint
Alleged statewide incident in North Carolina
A top-ranked public high school is facing a federal civil rights complaint. The complaint alleges that a summer program exclusively solicits applications from certain racial and ethnic groups, raising concerns about discriminatory practices.
NC State stops DEI statements
Alleged statewide incident in North Carolina
A North Carolina university has ceased its practice of requiring diversity statements for faculty promotions and tenure. This policy change reflects a shift in institutional requirements regarding ideological alignment for academic staff.
NC school faces race probe
Alleged statewide incident in North Carolina
A North Carolina high school is under federal investigation for alleged racial discrimination. The inquiry stems from concerns about a race-based program implemented at the institution.
