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Best Schools in 28217, NC
28217, NC has 33 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 18 elementary) serving 28,422 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 28217 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28217, NC
The top high schools in 28217, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Performance Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 74 Students
2. Myers Park High School
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3593 Students
3. South Mecklenburg High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3344 Students
4. Olympic High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1729 Students
5. West Mecklenburg High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1207 Students
6. Harding University High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1305 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28217, NC
The top middle schools in 28217, 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
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students
3. Kennedy Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 923 Students
4. Alexander Graham Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1245 Students
5. Southwest Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1392 Students
6. Wilson Stem Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 367 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28217, NC
The top elementary schools in 28217, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 390 Students
2. Dilworth Elementary School: Latta Campus
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 291 Students
3. South Academy Of International Languages
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1223 Students
4. Steele Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students
5. Charles H. Parker Academic Center
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students
6. Renaissance West Steam Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 705 Students
7. Movement School Southwest
SchoolGrade
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Movement School Southwest • Charter • Grades KG - 3 • 129 Students
8. Montclaire Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 534 Students
9. Pinewood Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 571 Students
10. Huntingtowne Farms Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 876 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28217, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28217, NC has a total population of 29,621 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28217, 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 28217, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
50.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
42.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28217, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28217, 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 28217, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28217, NC
How many schools are in 28217, NC?
28217, NC has 33 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 28,422 students in total.
How do schools in 28217 perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in 28217 score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 28217 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28217?
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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