Public schools in Siler City, NC
9 open public schools with an address in Siler City, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,475
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
1
1 virtual
An overview of Siler City public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Siler City, NC: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,475 students, an average of 386 per school. The largest campus is Jordan-Matthews High (848 students), and the largest elementary school is Siler City Elementary (591).
Chatham County Schools operates the most schools here (8), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, lower than the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 87% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Siler City
Elementary schools in Siler City
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siler City Elementary Chatham County Schools | PK–05 | 591 | 12.3:1 | |
| Silk Hope School Chatham County Schools | PK–08 | 281 | 13.2:1 | |
| Virginia Cross Elementary Chatham County Schools | PK–05 | 494 | 12:1 |
Middle schools in Siler City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Middle Chatham County Schools | 06–08 | 513 | 13.8:1 |
High schools in Siler City
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham County Schools Virtual Academy Chatham County Schools · Virtual | 09–12 | 9 | — | |
| Chatham Early College Chatham County Schools | 09–13 | 113 | 20.5:1 | |
| Jordan-Matthews High Chatham County Schools | 09–12 | 848 | 14.4:1 | |
| ONE Academy Chatham County Schools · Alternative School | 06–12 | 35 | 7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Siler City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Charter Chatham Charter · Charter | KG–12 | 591 | 14:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.5%
- Hispanic53.2%
- Black12.9%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Siler City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,475 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Siler City
How many public schools are in Siler City, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Siler City: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,475 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Siler City?
Schools with an address in Siler City belong to 2 education agencies, led by Chatham County Schools (8 schools), Chatham Charter (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Siler City?
Jordan-Matthews High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Siler City, with 848 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Siler City?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in Siler City are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Chatham Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Siler City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Siler City public schools is 13.5:1, lower than the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Siler City guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby North Carolina cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Carolina cities