Best Schools in Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, NC has a total of 764 schools including 203 high schools, 125 middle schools and 392 elementary schools. A total of 474,963 students attend Charlotte, NC schools. On average, schools in Charlotte score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Charlotte greatly exceed expectations.
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
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 13 • 224 Students
2. Highland Sch Of Technology
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 514 Students
3. Central Academy Of Technology And Arts
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 821 Students
4. Collaborative College For Technology
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Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 231 Students
5. Merancas Middle College-cpcc
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 13 • 202 Students
6. Harper Middle College High
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 13 • 171 Students
7. Marvin Ridge High
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2074 Students
8. Stanly Early College High
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Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 188 Students
9. Crossroads Arts Sciences Early College
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Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 267 Students
10. Gaston Early College High School
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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
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Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 639 Students
2. Marvin Ridge Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1358 Students
3. Weddington Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1450 Students
4. Oakwood Middle Ib School
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Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 500 Students
5. Jay M. Robinson Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1305 Students
6. Cuthbertson Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1344 Students
7. Pleasant Knoll Middle
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York 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 961 Students
8. Community House Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1412 Students
9. Piedmont Middle School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1083 Students
10. Harris Road Middle
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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
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Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 390 Students
2. Rea View Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 607 Students
3. Weddington Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 696 Students
4. Marvin Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 751 Students
5. Antioch Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 862 Students
6. Rea Farms Steam Academy
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1109 Students
7. Providence Spring Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 602 Students
8. Sandy Ridge Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 597 Students
9. New Town Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 761 Students
10. Wesley Chapel Elementary
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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
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 Charlotte, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Charlotte, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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