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Best Schools in 28262, NC
28262, NC has 22 public schools (4 high, 6 middle, 9 elementary) serving 21,472 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 28262 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28262, NC
The top high schools in 28262, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cox Mill High School
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1762 Students
2. Jay M Robinson High
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1080 Students
3. Mallard Creek High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2185 Students
4. Julius L. Chambers High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2224 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28262, NC
The top middle schools in 28262, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harris Road Middle
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1235 Students
2. Roberta Road Middle
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 961 Students
3. Gov's Village Stem (upper)
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 707 Students
4. Ridge Road Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 999 Students
5. James Martin Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 714 Students
6. Martin Luther King Jr Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 931 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28262, NC
The top elementary schools in 28262, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cox Mill Elementary
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1079 Students
2. Mallard Creek Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 525 Students
3. Carl A Furr Elementary
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 822 Students
4. University Meadows Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 757 Students
5. Gov's Village Stem (lower)
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 762 Students
6. Stoney Creek Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 743 Students
7. David Cox Road Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 697 Students
8. Newell Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 699 Students
9. Cornerstone Adventist Academy
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Cornerstone Adventist Academy • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 12 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28262, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28262, NC has a total population of 49,198 with 37% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28262, 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 28262, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
44.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
39.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28262, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28262, 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 28262, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28262, NC
How many schools are in 28262, NC?
28262, NC has 22 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 21,472 students in total.
How do schools in 28262 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 28262 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 28262 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28262?
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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