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Best Schools in 28104, NC
28104, NC has 29 public schools (8 high, 7 middle, 12 elementary) serving 31,018 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in 28104 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28104, NC
The top high schools in 28104, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Providence High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2048 Students
2. Weddington High
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1836 Students
3. Cuthbertson High
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1938 Students
4. Porter Ridge High School
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1754 Students
5. Piedmont High
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
6. Butler High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1876 Students
7. Sun Valley High
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1442 Students
8. Independence High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2022 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28104, NC
The top middle schools in 28104, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Weddington Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1450 Students
2. Jay M. Robinson Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1305 Students
3. Cuthbertson Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1344 Students
4. Sun Valley Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 991 Students
5. Porter Ridge Middle School
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1291 Students
6. Piedmont Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 968 Students
7. Mint Hill Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 944 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28104, NC
The top elementary schools in 28104, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wesley Chapel Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 760 Students
2. Antioch Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 862 Students
3. Weddington Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 696 Students
4. Mckee Road Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 493 Students
5. Bain Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 789 Students
6. Stallings Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 722 Students
7. Fairview Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 416 Students
8. Indian Trail Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students
9. Shiloh Valley Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 598 Students
10. Matthews Charter Academy
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Matthews Charter Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 759 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28104, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28104, NC has a total population of 33,884 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 56% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28104, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28104, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28104, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28104, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 28104, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28104, NC
How many schools are in 28104, NC?
28104, NC has 29 public schools: 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 31,018 students in total.
How do schools in 28104 perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in 28104 score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in 28104 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28104?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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