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Best Schools in 28216, NC
28216, NC has 29 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 18 elementary) serving 20,797 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 28216 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28216, NC
The top high schools in 28216, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwest School Of The Arts
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1058 Students
2. Hopewell High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1755 Students
3. North Mecklenburg High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2186 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
Best Middle Schools in 28216, NC
The top middle schools in 28216, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Francis Bradley Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1064 Students
2. Coulwood Stem Academy
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 602 Students
3. J. M. Alexander Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 783 Students
4. Ranson Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 817 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28216, NC
The top elementary schools in 28216, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paw Creek Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 713 Students
2. Barnette Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 750 Students
3. Torrence Creek Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 707 Students
4. Allenbrook Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 255 Students
5. Oaklawn Language Academy
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 508 Students
6. University Park Creative Arts
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 265 Students
7. Statesville Road Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
8. Druid Hills Academy
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 270 Students
9. Winding Springs Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 738 Students
10. Long Creek Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 476 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28216, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28216, NC has a total population of 58,998 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28216, 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 28216, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
44.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
37.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28216, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28216, 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 28216, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28216, NC
How many schools are in 28216, NC?
28216, NC has 29 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 20,797 students in total.
How do schools in 28216 perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in 28216 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 28216 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28216?
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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