District Overview
Headquartered at 468 Renaissance Drive in Pittsboro, North Carolina, Chatham County Schools is an active, traditional public school district serving families across a rural fringe setting within the Durham-Chapel Hill metropolitan area. The district operates 21 functional schools, delivering a comprehensive educational pathway that spans from pre-kindergarten through grade 13. Designed to provide accessible and broad-based learning opportunities for local youth, the district offers continuous academic pathways across all primary and secondary grade levels. Families and researchers seeking additional information can contact administrative staff directly at (919) 542-3626 or visit the district's web portal at http://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/.

Serving a total enrollment of 8,987 students—consisting of 4,689 male and 4,298 female learners—Chatham County Schools reflects a rich community demographic that includes 4,429 White, 2,909 Hispanic, 980 Black, 494 multiracial, 149 Asian, 14 American Indian, and 12 Pacific Islander students. To ensure low student-to-teacher engagement and smooth daily operations, the district maintains a substantial workforce totaling approximately 1,355 full-time equivalent staff members. This team is heavily focused on classroom instruction, featuring over 1,293 full-time equivalent teachers supported by 62 specialized personnel dedicated to administrative and operational success.
21
Total Schools
8,987
Total Students
1,293.1
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chatham County Schools
Demographic Student Count
White4,429
Hispanic2,909
Black980
Asian149
Two or More494
American Indian14
Pacific Islander12
  • White
    4,429 (49.3%)
  • Hispanic
    2,909 (32.4%)
  • Black
    980 (10.9%)
  • Two or More
    494 (5.5%)
  • Asian
    149 (1.7%)
  • American Indian
    14 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    12 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Chatham County Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary11
Middle3
High7
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:21
Students:8,987*
Teachers (FTE):1,293.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.0
Schools in Chatham County Schools
Found 21 Schools
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