Best High Schools in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, NC has 203 high schools with 155,034 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Charlotte score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Charlotte greatly exceed expectations.

1. Levine Middle College High Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 13 • 224 Students

2. Highland Sch Of Technology

A+

SchoolGrade

97%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 514 Students

3. Central Academy Of Technology And Arts

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 821 Students

4. Collaborative College For Technology

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 231 Students

5. Merancas Middle College-cpcc

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 13 • 202 Students

6. Harper Middle College High

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 13 • 171 Students

7. Marvin Ridge High

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2074 Students

8. Stanly Early College High

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 188 Students

9. Crossroads Arts Sciences Early College

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 267 Students

10. Gaston Early College High School

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 230 Students

Best Middle Schools in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, NC has 125 middle schools with 93,328 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Charlotte score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Charlotte greatly exceed expectations.

1. The Brawley School

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 639 Students

2. Marvin Ridge Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1358 Students

3. Weddington Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1450 Students

4. Oakwood Middle Ib School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 500 Students

5. Jay M. Robinson Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1305 Students

6. Cuthbertson Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1344 Students

7. Pleasant Knoll Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 961 Students

8. Community House Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1412 Students

9. Piedmont Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1083 Students

10. Harris Road Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1235 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, NC has 392 elementary schools with 193,261 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Charlotte score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Charlotte exceed expectations.

1. Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 390 Students

2. Rea View Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 607 Students

3. Weddington Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 696 Students

4. Marvin Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 751 Students

5. Antioch Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 862 Students

6. Rea Farms Steam Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1109 Students

7. Providence Spring Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 602 Students

8. Sandy Ridge Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 597 Students

9. New Town Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 761 Students

10. Wesley Chapel Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 760 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Charlotte, NC

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Charlotte, NC has a total population of 2,660,329 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 Charlotte, NC

474,963

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

40%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Charlotte, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

24.62 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

3.98 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

20.64 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Charlotte, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Charlotte, NC.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,530 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

77 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Charlotte, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Charlotte, NC

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Matthews, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Dixie, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Mint Hill, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Stallings, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 71%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Harrisburg, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Belmont, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Hemby Bridge, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 69%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Springwood, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Mount Holly, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cramerton, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations