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8 schools in Pittsboro

North Carolina · Public K-12

Pittsboro has 8 public K-12 schools on the books today, teaching approximately 3,865 North Carolina students across 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in Pittsboro

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,865
+725 (+23%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
+3 (+75%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
65%
was 64%
% Hispanic
15%
was 15%
% Black
11%
was 13%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Chatham Grove ElementaryElementaryPK-05683
George M. Horton MiddleMiddle05-08414
Northwood HighHigh09-12634
Perry W Harrison ElementaryElementaryPK-05262
Pittsboro ElementaryElementaryPK-04503
School of the Arts for Boys Acad (SABA)CombinedM-M·
Seaforth HighHigh09-121,088
Willow Oak MontessoriElementaryKG-08281

About Pittsboro

Public education in Pittsboro, North Carolina runs across 8 schools that educates roughly 3,865 students. By footprint, Pittsboro sits in the average-sized bracket.

On the school-mix side, the city is built around 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 483, noticeably below the state mean of about 571.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Pittsboro has climbed 23% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,140 students to 3,865. Over that span, Pittsboro gained 3 schools, going from 4 to 7.

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Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Pittsboro, North Carolina?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Pittsboro, with a combined enrollment of about 3,865.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Pittsboro?
Pittsboro has 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Pittsboro?
Seaforth High is the largest public school in Pittsboro by enrollment, with approximately 1,088 students.
What school districts serve Pittsboro?
Pittsboro is served by 3 public school districts, including School of the Arts for Boys Academy (SAB, Chatham County Schools, Willow Oak Montessori.
What grade levels do public schools in Pittsboro cover?
Public schools in Pittsboro serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Pittsboro?
2 of the 8 public schools in Pittsboro are charter schools.