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Best Schools in 28208, NC
28208, NC has 27 public schools (7 high, 5 middle, 15 elementary) serving 20,875 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 28208 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28208, NC
The top high schools in 28208, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Myers Park High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3593 Students
2. Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1552 Students
3. Olympic High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1729 Students
4. West Charlotte High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1538 Students
5. West Mecklenburg High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1207 Students
6. Harding University High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1305 Students
7. Stewart Creek High
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Stewart Creek High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 238 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28208, NC
The top middle schools in 28208, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sedgefield Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students
2. Kennedy Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 923 Students
3. Whitewater Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 708 Students
4. Wilson Stem Academy
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 367 Students
5. Ranson Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 817 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28208, NC
The top elementary schools in 28208, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dilworth Elementary School: Latta Campus
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 291 Students
2. Allenbrook Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 255 Students
3. Tuckaseegee Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 596 Students
4. Steele Creek Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students
5. Charles H. Parker Academic Center
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students
6. Westerly Hills Academy
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
7. Renaissance West Steam Academy
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 705 Students
8. First Ward Creative Arts Academy
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 495 Students
9. Movement Charter School
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Movement Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 640 Students
10. Ashley Park Prek-8 School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 351 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28208, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28208, NC has a total population of 38,296 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28208, 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 28208, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
70.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
12.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
57.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28208, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28208, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 28208, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28208, NC
How many schools are in 28208, NC?
28208, NC has 27 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 20,875 students in total.
How do schools in 28208 perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in 28208 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 28208 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28208?
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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