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Best for Public Schools in North Carolina

3 cities ranked · Strongest public school performance per NCES/EDFacts — highest average proficiency.

Top Cities in North Carolina

  1. #1
    B

    Durham

    Best for Public Schools score 71 · MoveScore 71

  2. #2
    B

    Cary

    Best for Public Schools score 71 · MoveScore 78

  3. #3
    B

    Huntersville

    Best for Public Schools score 70 · MoveScore 74

Other North Carolina Rankings

Best Overall Cities in North Carolina

Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions.

Best for Safety in North Carolina

Lowest crime rates per FBI UCR — best for families sensitive to violent and property crime.

Best for Water Quality in North Carolina

Cleanest drinking water per EPA SDWIS — fewest violations, highest safety scores.

Best for Air Quality in North Carolina

Cleanest air per EPA AQS — lowest median AQI and fewest unhealthy days.

Best Fiscal Health in North Carolina

Strongest municipal fiscal health per Census ASPEP — sustainable per-capita spending.

Best for Hospital Care in North Carolina

Highest-rated hospitals per CMS HCAHPS — best patient experience scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in North Carolina ranks highest for best for public schools?

Durham, NC ranks #1 in North Carolina for best for public schools with a sub-score of 71/100 (MoveScore 71, grade B).

How many cities in North Carolina are compared?

3 North Carolina cities have enough federal data for this ranking. Cities need at least three of six sub-scores for inclusion.

How is this ranking calculated?

Strongest public school performance per NCES/EDFacts — highest average proficiency. Sub-scores are normalized to 0-100 and the highest scores rank first.

Sources: FBI UCR, EPA, NCES, Census ASPEP, CMS HCAHPS
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North Carolina-specific ranking using the schools sub-score, normalized to 0-100. Cities need at least three federal sub-scores to be included.