District Overview
Located at 200 E King St in Hillsborough, North Carolina, Orange County Schools serves as a cornerstone of public education within the fringe town setting of the greater Durham-Chapel Hill metropolitan region. Operating as a regular, non-charter public school system, the district maintains 13 operational schools that deliver comprehensive academic pathways spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Currently educating 6,982 students, the district supports learners through every pivotal stage of development, seamlessly guiding students from early childhood programs up into vibrant secondary learning environments.

Orange County Schools fosters a rich and diverse educational community, bringing together 3,307 White, 2,043 Hispanic, 973 Black, 499 multiracial, 141 Asian, and 19 American Indian students, alongside a gender breakdown of 3,601 male and 3,381 female enrolled learners. The district's academic mission is propelled by a solid workforce context, utilizing a total staff footprint of over 961 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This includes nearly 909 FTE classroom teachers and more than 52 FTE support staff members dedicated to delivering high-quality instruction, robust extracurricular activities, and holistic support across all 13 district campuses.
13
Total Schools
6,982
Total Students
908.8
Full-Time Teachers
7.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orange County Schools
Demographic Student Count
White3,307
Hispanic2,043
Black973
Asian141
Two or More499
American Indian19
  • White
    3,307 (47.4%)
  • Hispanic
    2,043 (29.3%)
  • Black
    973 (13.9%)
  • Two or More
    499 (7.1%)
  • Asian
    141 (2.0%)
  • American Indian
    19 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Orange County Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary7
Middle3
High3
Other1
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:13
Students:6,982*
Teachers (FTE):908.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.7
Schools in Orange County Schools
Found 14 Schools