How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools | Chatham County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chapel Hill, North Carolina | Pittsboro, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 11,561 | 9,129 |
| Number of Schools | 20 | 21 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.4:1 | 13.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools | Chatham County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,963 | $14,128 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.5% | 14.8% |
| State Revenue | 43.3% | 46.9% |
| Local Revenue | 46.2% | 38.4% |
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Federal State Local
Chatham County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools | Chatham County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46.0% | 53.6% |
| African American | 13.3% | 12.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.5% | 27.0% |
| Asian | 13.2% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.1% | 76.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools | Chatham County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 101 | 38 |
| Schools with AP | 4 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 345.9:1 | 343.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.6% | 20.9% |
School Types
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
Chatham County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 9
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.