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Best Schools in 28215, NC
28215, NC has 26 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 12 elementary) serving 20,016 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 28215 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28215, NC
The top high schools in 28215, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hickory Ridge High
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1720 Students
2. Cato Middle College High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 13 • 201 Students
3. Rocky River High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1643 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 28215, NC
The top middle schools in 28215, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hickory Ridge Middle
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 935 Students
2. Northridge Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1088 Students
3. Northeast Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 569 Students
4. Albemarle Road Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 918 Students
5. Eastway Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 820 Students
6. Martin Luther King Jr Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 931 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28215, NC
The top elementary schools in 28215, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hickory Ridge Elementary
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1042 Students
2. Clear Creek Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students
3. Reedy Creek Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1007 Students
4. Windsor Park Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 487 Students
5. J. H. Gunn Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 623 Students
6. Briarwood Academy
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 655 Students
7. Lawrence Orr Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 724 Students
8. Kipp Charlotte
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Kipp: Charlotte • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 944 Students
9. Hickory Grove Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 605 Students
10. Joseph W Grier Academy
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 691 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28215, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28215, NC has a total population of 62,135 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28215, 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 28215, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28215, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28215, 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 28215, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28215, NC
How many schools are in 28215, NC?
28215, NC has 26 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 20,016 students in total.
How do schools in 28215 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 28215 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 28215 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28215?
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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