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Best Schools in 28226, NC
28226, NC has 20 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 21,403 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in 28226 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28226, NC
The top high schools in 28226, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Providence High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2048 Students
2. Performance Learning Center
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 74 Students
3. East Mecklenburg High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2409 Students
4. South Mecklenburg High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3344 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28226, NC
The top middle schools in 28226, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Charlotte Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
2. Carmel Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1076 Students
3. Mcclintock Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1079 Students
4. Alexander Graham Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1245 Students
5. Quail Hollow Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1144 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28226, NC
The top elementary schools in 28226, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Olde Providence Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 671 Students
2. Sharon Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 721 Students
3. Beverly Woods Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 611 Students
4. Mcalpine Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 564 Students
5. Endhaven Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 689 Students
6. Lansdowne Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 558 Students
7. Pineville Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 771 Students
8. Smithfield Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 633 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28226, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28226, NC has a total population of 40,777 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 64% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28226, 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 28226, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28226, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28226, 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 28226, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28226, NC
How many schools are in 28226, NC?
28226, NC has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 21,403 students in total.
How do schools in 28226 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 28226 score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in 28226 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28226?
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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