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Best Schools in 28273, NC
28273, NC has 19 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 17,885 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 28273 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28273, NC
The top high schools in 28273, 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. South Mecklenburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3344 Students
3. Olympic High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1729 Students
4. Harper Middle College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 13 • 171 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28273, NC
The top middle schools in 28273, 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. Kennedy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 923 Students
3. Quail Hollow Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1144 Students
4. Southwest Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1392 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28273, NC
The top elementary schools in 28273, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pineville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 771 Students
2. River Gate Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 701 Students
3. Unity Classical Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Unity Classical Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 606 Students
4. Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 817 Students
5. Steele Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students
6. Lake Wylie Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 572 Students
7. Berewick Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 702 Students
8. Sterling Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 695 Students
9. Starmount Academy Of Excellence
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
10. South Pine Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 653 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28273, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28273, NC has a total population of 41,190 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28273, 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 28273, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28273, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28273, 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 28273, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28273, NC
How many schools are in 28273, NC?
28273, NC has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 17,885 students in total.
How do schools in 28273 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 28273 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 28273 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28273?
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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