Total enrollment
1,400
+49 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in Carrboro
North Carolina · Public K-12
Of the 2 public K-12 schools in Carrboro, combined enrollment is roughly 1,400 students (an average of 700 per school).
4-year change in Carrboro
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
21,204
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,400
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrboro Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 515 |
| Carrboro High | High | 09-12 | 885 |
About Carrboro
Public education in Carrboro, North Carolina runs across 2 schools that serves roughly 1,400 students. By footprint, Carrboro sits in the small bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city covers 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Schools in Carrboro average about 700 students each, 23% higher than the North Carolina norm.
Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment increased 4%: 1,351 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,400 in SY 2024-25.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Carrboro discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.