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Best Schools in 28227, NC
28227, NC has 30 public schools (8 high, 7 middle, 13 elementary) serving 29,730 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 28227 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28227, NC
The top high schools in 28227, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Porter Ridge High School
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1754 Students
2. Piedmont High
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
3. Butler High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1876 Students
4. East Mecklenburg High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2409 Students
5. Independence High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2022 Students
6. Rocky River High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1643 Students
7. Cochrane Collegiate Academy
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 918 Students
8. Garinger High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1677 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28227, NC
The top middle schools in 28227, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crestdale Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1001 Students
2. Porter Ridge Middle School
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1291 Students
3. Piedmont Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 968 Students
4. Mint Hill Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 944 Students
5. Mcclintock Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1079 Students
6. Northeast Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 569 Students
7. Albemarle Road Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 918 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28227, NC
The top elementary schools in 28227, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bain Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 789 Students
2. Stallings Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 722 Students
3. Fairview Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 416 Students
4. Matthews Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 809 Students
5. Crown Point Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 650 Students
6. Clear Creek Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students
7. Mint Hill Elementary School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students
8. Piney Grove Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 555 Students
9. Lebanon Road Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 581 Students
10. J. H. Gunn Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 623 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28227, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28227, NC has a total population of 57,338 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28227, 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 28227, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28227, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28227, 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 28227, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28227, NC
How many schools are in 28227, NC?
28227, NC has 30 public schools: 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 29,730 students in total.
How do schools in 28227 perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in 28227 score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 28227 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28227?
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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