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Best Schools in 28209, NC
28209, NC has 16 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 15,918 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in 28209 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28209, NC
The top high schools in 28209, 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. South Mecklenburg High School
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3344 Students
3. Harding University High School
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1305 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28209, NC
The top middle schools in 28209, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carmel Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1076 Students
2. Sedgefield Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students
3. Alexander Graham Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1245 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28209, NC
The top elementary schools in 28209, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Selwyn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 651 Students
2. Dilworth Elementary School: Latta Campus
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 291 Students
3. Beverly Woods Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 611 Students
4. Park Road Montessori
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 513 Students
5. Montclaire Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 534 Students
6. Pinewood Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 571 Students
7. Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 376 Students
8. Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School
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Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School • Private • Grades 6 - 8 • 936 Students
9. Sedgefield School
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Projected Test Scores
Sedgefield School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 78 Students
10. St Ann Catholic School
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Projected Test Scores
St Ann Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28209, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28209, NC has a total population of 25,290 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 72% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28209, 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 28209, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28209, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28209, 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 28209, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28209, NC
How many schools are in 28209, NC?
28209, NC has 16 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 15,918 students in total.
How do schools in 28209 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 28209 score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in 28209 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28209?
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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