Teacher shortages have become a big deal in many states around the country. But, there are still great teachers out there looking to make a difference. Finding the right school, the right district, or just fitting in can be hard. Whether you are a first-year teacher or an experienced one, finding the right school is a big deal.
I may not be a teacher, but I know what it’s like to want to find the best work environment for yourself. You want to make your teaching experience the best you can make it and finding the right school-home can really impact that. According to Niche.com, some places rank better than others. They compiled a list of the best places to teach in North Carolina. Maybe this list will help you or someone you know. Niche took into consideration teacher salaries, teacher tenure, student-teacher ratio, and more to compile this list. Here is the list in order of their rankings.
25. Union County Public Schools
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Union County Public Schools is a highly rated, public school district located in MONROE, NC. It has 41,707 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 63% of students are at least proficient in math and 60% in reading.
24. Mitchell County Schools
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Mitchell County Schools is an above average, public school district located in BAKERSVILLE, NC. It has 1,837 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. According to state test scores, 41% of students are at least proficient in math and 48% in reading.
23. Chapel Hill - Carrboro City Schools
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Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is a top rated, public school district located in CHAPEL HILL, NC. It has 12,426 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 64% of students are at least proficient in math and 67% in reading.
22. Swain County Schools
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Swain County Schools is an above average, public school district located in BRYSON CITY, NC. It has 1,925 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 42% of students are at least proficient in math and 46% in reading.
21. Lincoln County Schools
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Lincoln County Schools is a highly rated, public school district located in LINCOLNTON, NC. It has 11,571 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 50% of students are at least proficient in math and 54% in reading.
20. Wilkes County Schools
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Wilkes County Schools is an above average, public school district located in NORTH WILKESBORO, NC. It has 9,355 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 42% of students are at least proficient in math and 45% in reading.
19. Jones County Schools
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Jones County Schools is an above average, public school district located in TRENTON, NC. It has 1,101 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 38% of students are at least proficient in math and 46% in reading.
18. Macon County Schools
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Macon County Schools is an above average, public school district located in FRANKLIN, NC. It has 4,529 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 40% of students are at least proficient in math and 47% in reading.
17. Ashe County Schools
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Ashe County Schools is an above average, public school district located in JEFFERSON, NC. It has 3,005 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 52% of students are at least proficient in math and 55% in reading.
16. Cleveland County Schools
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Cleveland County Schools is an above average, public school district located in SHELBY, NC. It has 14,584 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 47% of students are at least proficient in math and 45% in reading.
15. Transylvania County Schools
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Transylvania County Schools is an above average, public school district located in BREVARD, NC. It has 3,399 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. According to state test scores, 45% of students are at least proficient in math and 51% in reading.
14. Elkin City Schools
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Elkin City Schools is a highly rated, public school district located in ELKIN, NC. It has 1,219 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 53% of students are at least proficient in math and 62% in reading.
13. Cherokee County Schools
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Cherokee County Schools is an above average, public school district located in MURPHY, NC. It has 3,206 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. According to state test scores, 41% of students are at least proficient in math and 49% in reading.
12. Greene County Schools
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Greene County Schools is an above average, public school district located in SNOW HILL, NC. It has 2,874 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 25% of students are at least proficient in math and 30% in reading.
11. Tyrrell County Schools
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Tyrrell County Schools is a public school district located in COLUMBIA, NC. It has 604 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. According to state test scores, 18% of students are at least proficient in math and 33% in reading.
10. Hyde County Schools
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9. Madison County Schools
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Madison County Schools is an above average, public school district located in MARSHALL, NC. It has 2,244 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. According to state test scores, 48% of students are at least proficient in math and 52% in reading.
8. Newton Conover City Schools
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Newton Conover City Schools is a highly rated, public school district located in NEWTON, NC. It has 3,001 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 38% of students are at least proficient in math and 44% in reading.
7. Surry County Schools
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Surry County Schools is a highly rated, public school district located in DOBSON, NC. It has 7,589 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 48% of students are at least proficient in math and 50% in reading.
6. Rutherford County Schools
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Rutherford County Schools is an above average, public school district located in FOREST CITY, NC. It has 7,825 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 44% of students are at least proficient in math and 46% in reading.
5. Yancey County Schools
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Yancey County Schools is a highly rated, public school district located in BURNSVILLE, NC. It has 2,124 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 49% of students are at least proficient in math and 47% in reading.
4. Mount Airy City Schools
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Mount Airy City Schools is a highly rated, public school district located in MOUNT AIRY, NC. It has 1,640 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 43% of students are at least proficient in math and 47% in reading.
3. Watauga County Schools
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Watauga County Schools is a highly rated, public school district located in BOONE, NC. It has 4,756 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. According to state test scores, 52% of students are at least proficient in math and 59% in reading.
2. Alleghany County Schools
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Alleghany County Schools is an above average, public school district located in SPARTA, NC. It has 1,452 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. According to state test scores, 44% of students are at least proficient in math and 43% in reading.
1. Polk County Schools
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Polk County Schools is a highly rated, public school district located in COLUMBUS, NC. It has 2,201 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. According to state test scores, 58% of students are at least proficient in math and 62% in reading.