For the 2026 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.
Public 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.
Public 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 Public High Schools (2026)
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 Public 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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