North Carolina High School 1 of the Top Schools for Athletes in U.S.

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When it comes to athletics, going to the best schools can set you up for a great future. It's not just about skill, but it's also about the resources that you can get. Whether that is a private school or public school, the right school is always best. Niche put together a survey asking what high schools were the best schools for high school athletes in America. The survey came up with the top 25 schools in the country based on statistics and millions of opinions from both students and parents. Out of 100,00 schools that are ranked and surveyed a school in North Carolina ended up in the top 25. Cardinal Gibbons High School in Raleigh came in at number 11 out of the 25 spots.

Known as one of the top private schools in Raleigh, Cardinal Gibbons is a college preparatory school of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh. With an enrollment of 1,464 students and a yearly tuition of $16,700. Whew, that's big. Cardinal Gibbons ranks number 1 in several categories. They are the "Best High School for Athletes in North Carolina" ranking 1 out of 774, Best Catholic High Schools in North Carolina ranking 1 of 6, and Best College Prep Private High Schools in North Carolina.

Another school in the Charlotte area that was mentioned in this survey but not ranked in the top 25 was the British International School of Charlotte.

Do you think this is a fair list of the best high schools in North Carolina for athletes? Take a look at the full list here and see.

List: Top 25 Best High Schools In North Carolina

Choosing the right school for your child can feel like the most important decision in the world. It's a factor in where you purchase a home. Should you shell out the big bucks for private school education? How can you set your child up for success? So many parents stress about these decisions for years and years. Good thing Niche.com is here to help with rankings of schools and universities across the country. They recently released their 2023 rankings of schools. This includes K-12 as well as higher education. You can play around with the filters and view the rankings based on a variety of factors. One of the more intriguing, and important levels of schooling is high school. Preparing for college, gaining admission to the best colleges, and even getting credit hours under your belt is so important. So what are the best high schools in North Carolina? Let's find out.

For this list, we are looking at both public and private schools. The good news the number one spot on this list is a public school. Though it's a specialized one. The rest of the is mainly private schools (and multiple in Charlotte!) with a couple of public schools mixed in. You also will see two Charlotte area public schools in the Top 25. But where did these rankings come from you may ask? According to Niche:

If you're struggling with where to send your child to school hopefully this list will help you narrow it down. These are the 25 best high schools in North Carolina.

25. St. David's School

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Location: Raleigh, NC

Type: Private School

Grades: PK-12

Students: 606

Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1

North Carolina High School 1 of the Top Schools for Athletes in U.S.

When it comes to athletics, going to the best schools can set you up for a great future. It’s not just about skill, but it’s also about the resources that…

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List: Top 25 Best High Schools In North Carolina

25. St. David's School

24. Wake NC State University STEM Early College High School

23. Ardrey Kell High School

22. Marvin Ridge High School

21. East Chapel Hill High School

20. Christ School

19. Chapel Hill High School

18. Panther Creek High School

17. William G. Enloe High School

16. Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill

15. Green Hope High School

14. Forsyth Country Day School

13. Gaston Day School

12. Greensboro Day School

11. Ravenscroft School

10. Salem Academy

9. Charlotte Latin School

8. Charlotte Country Day School

7. Asheville School

6. Providence Day School

5. Raleigh Charter High School

4. The Early College at Guilford

3. Durham Academy

2. Cary Academy

1. North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

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