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Best Schools in 28202, NC
28202, NC has 12 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 9,205 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 28202 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28202, NC
The top high schools in 28202, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Myers Park High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3593 Students
2. West Charlotte High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1538 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28202, NC
The top middle schools in 28202, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sedgefield Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students
2. Ranson Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 817 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28202, NC
The top elementary schools in 28202, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dilworth Elementary School: Latta Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 291 Students
2. Irwin Academic Center
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 402 Students
3. First Ward Creative Arts Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 495 Students
4. Bruns Avenue Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 326 Students
5. Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 376 Students
6. Trinity Episcopal School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trinity Episcopal School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 441 Students
7. Brookstone Schools
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Projected Test Scores
Brookstone Schools • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 207 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28202, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28202, NC has a total population of 16,071 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28202, 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 28202, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
55.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
47.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28202, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28202, 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 28202, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28202, NC
How many schools are in 28202, NC?
28202, NC has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,205 students in total.
How do schools in 28202 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 28202 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 28202 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28202?
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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