Chatham County Schools
8,987 Students
21 Schools
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 4,429 |
| Hispanic | 2,909 |
| Black | 980 |
| Asian | 149 |
| Two or More | 494 |
| American Indian | 14 |
| Pacific Islander | 12 |
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White4,429 (49.3%)
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Hispanic2,909 (32.4%)
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Black980 (10.9%)
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Two or More494 (5.5%)
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Asian149 (1.7%)
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American Indian14 (0.2%)
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Pacific Islander12 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 11 |
| Middle | 3 |
| High | 7 |
| Other | 0 |
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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