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Best Schools in 28212, NC
28212, NC has 20 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 18,193 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 28212 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28212, NC
The top high schools in 28212, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Butler High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1876 Students
2. East Mecklenburg High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2409 Students
3. Independence High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2022 Students
4. Cochrane Collegiate Academy
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 918 Students
5. Garinger High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1677 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28212, NC
The top middle schools in 28212, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcclintock Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1079 Students
2. Albemarle Road Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 918 Students
3. Eastway Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 820 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28212, NC
The top elementary schools in 28212, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Charlotte East Language Academy
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 766 Students
2. Idlewild Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 926 Students
3. Rama Road Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students
4. Movement School Eastland
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Movement School Eastland • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 400 Students
5. Windsor Park Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 487 Students
6. Piney Grove Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 555 Students
7. Greenway Park Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students
8. Lawrence Orr Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 724 Students
9. Albemarle Road Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 755 Students
10. Winterfield Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 635 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28212, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28212, NC has a total population of 40,973 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28212, 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 28212, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
49.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
42.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28212, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28212, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 28212, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28212, NC
How many schools are in 28212, NC?
28212, NC has 20 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 18,193 students in total.
How do schools in 28212 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 28212 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 28212 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28212?
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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