Best High Schools in Fourth Ward, Charlotte, NC

High schools
1
Students
3,593
Avg actual
64%
Avg projected
64%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Fourth Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Myers Park High School

B

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3593 Students

Best Middle Schools in Fourth Ward, Charlotte, NC

Middle schools
1
Students
501
Avg actual
61%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Fourth Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Sedgefield Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Fourth Ward, Charlotte, NC

Elementary schools
1
Students
495
Avg actual
52%
Avg projected
23%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Fourth Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. First Ward Creative Arts Academy

C

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 495 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Fourth Ward, Charlotte, NC

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

Community Factors

Fourth Ward, Charlotte, NC has a total population of 5,281 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 69% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Fourth Ward, Charlotte, NC

4,589

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

69%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Fourth Ward, Charlotte, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

F

67.77 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

10.96 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

56.81 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fourth Ward, Charlotte, NC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,516 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Fourth Ward, Charlotte, NC

How many schools are in Fourth Ward, Charlotte, NC?

Fourth Ward, Charlotte, NC has 3 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 4,589 students in total.

How do schools in Fourth Ward perform on state tests?

On average, 3 schools in Fourth Ward score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Fourth Ward greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fourth Ward?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Fourth Ward, Charlotte, NC

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Third Ward, Charlotte, NC

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Downtown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Dilworth, Charlotte, NC

  • Actual: 58%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Elizabeth, Charlotte, NC

  • Actual: 69%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Plaza Midwood, Charlotte, NC

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Ashley Park, Charlotte, NC

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Enderly Park, Charlotte, NC

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
North Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Sedgefield, Charlotte, NC

  • Actual: 71%
  • Projected: 62%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Sugaw Creek, Charlotte, NC

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations