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Best Schools in Downtown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Downtown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC has 11 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 9,357 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Downtown Charlotte greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
The top high schools in Downtown Charlotte, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Myers Park High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3593 Students
2. West Charlotte High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1538 Students
3. Harding University High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1305 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
The top middle schools in Downtown Charlotte, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sedgefield Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
The top elementary schools in Downtown Charlotte, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dilworth Elementary School: Latta Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 291 Students
2. Charles H. Parker Academic Center
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students
3. First Ward Creative Arts Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 495 Students
4. Ashley Park Prek-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 351 Students
5. Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 376 Students
6. Brookstone Schools
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Projected Test Scores
Brookstone Schools • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 207 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC has a total population of 6,051 with 7% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 73% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown Charlotte, 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 Downtown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
60.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
53.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Charlotte, Charlotte, 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 Downtown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
How many schools are in Downtown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC?
Downtown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 9,357 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Charlotte perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Downtown Charlotte score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Downtown Charlotte greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown 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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- Projected: 43%
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