Below Average
#2032 of 2,648 schools in NC
Seaforth High
High School · Chatham County Schools · Pittsboro, NC
A Chatham County Schools high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
444 Seaforth Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312
- Math 70% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Seaforth High score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Seaforth High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,162/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,505
Median home value
$423,200
Median rent
$933/mo
College educated
53.5%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27312; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Chatham County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Central HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 326 | Compare → |
| Chatham County Schools Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | Not available | 28 | Compare → |
| Jordan Matthews HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 875 | Compare → |
| Northwood HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 702 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chatham County Schools
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #18 of 19
- District spending per student
- $14,128NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Seaforth High is listed in Chatham County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Seaforth High
Seaforth High is a public high school in Pittsboro, NC, part of Chatham County Schools, serving approximately 1,035 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,032 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (2025 NC) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NC).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seaforth High
What grades does Seaforth High serve?
Seaforth High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Seaforth High?
Seaforth High has an enrollment of approximately 1,035 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seaforth High?
The student-teacher ratio at Seaforth High is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seaforth High rank in NC?
Seaforth High ranks #2,032 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Seaforth High's MySchoolScout rating?
Seaforth High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Seaforth High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seaforth High has 70% math proficiency (2025 NC) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NC).
Is Seaforth High a charter school?
No, Seaforth High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Seaforth High a Title I school?
No, Seaforth High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seaforth High?
25.6% of students at Seaforth High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Chatham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (919) 642-7095
- Area population (ZIP 27312)
- 22,443
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 50
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27312; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 NC; directory SY 2023–24
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