For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 354 students in Bear Creek, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Bear Creek, NC is Chatham Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bear Creek, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Bear Creek have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Bear Creek, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chatham Central High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bear Creek, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatham Central High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14950 Nc Hwy 902 W
Bear Creek, NC 27207
(919) 837-2251
Bear Creek, NC 27207
(919) 837-2251
Gr: 9-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
14950 Nc Hwy 902 W
Bear Creek, NC 27207
(919) 837-2251
Bear Creek, NC 27207
(919) 837-2251
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bear Creek, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Bear Creek, NC include Chatham Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bear Creek?
2 public high schools are located in Bear Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in Bear Creek?
Bear Creek public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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