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Best Schools in Charlotte, TN
Charlotte, TN has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,977 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Charlotte meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Charlotte, TN
The top high schools in Charlotte, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Creek Wood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 933 Students
2. Cheatham Co Central
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cheatham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 581 Students
3. New Directions Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades 3 - 12 • 18 Students
Best Middle Schools in Charlotte, TN
The top middle schools in Charlotte, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Charlotte Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 436 Students
2. Cheatham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cheatham County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 582 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Charlotte, TN
The top elementary schools in Charlotte, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Charlotte Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students
2. Ashland City Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cheatham County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 443 Students
3. Vanleer Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dickson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 267 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Charlotte, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Charlotte, TN has a total population of 4,425 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Charlotte, TN
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, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Charlotte, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Charlotte, TN.
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 Charlotte, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Charlotte, TN
How many schools are in Charlotte, TN?
Charlotte, TN has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,977 students in total.
How do schools in Charlotte perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Charlotte score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Charlotte meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Charlotte?
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: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Charlotte
5 of 5 schools in Charlotte carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 3C: 1D: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Charlotte. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.