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Best Schools in 28278, NC
28278, NC has 13 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 11,629 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 28278 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28278, NC
The top high schools in 28278, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Olympic High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1729 Students
2. West Mecklenburg High School
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1207 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28278, NC
The top middle schools in 28278, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kennedy Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 923 Students
2. Southwest Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1392 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28278, NC
The top elementary schools in 28278, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palisades Park Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 901 Students
2. Winget Park Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 665 Students
3. River Gate Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 701 Students
4. Steele Creek Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students
5. Berewick Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 702 Students
6. Renaissance West Steam Academy
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 705 Students
7. Berryhill School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 427 Students
8. Palisades Episcopal School
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Palisades Episcopal School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 220 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28278, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28278, NC has a total population of 33,426 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28278, 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 28278, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28278, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28278, 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 28278, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28278, NC
How many schools are in 28278, NC?
28278, NC has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 11,629 students in total.
How do schools in 28278 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 28278 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 28278 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28278?
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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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations