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Best Schools in Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC
Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 12,888 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Highland Creek greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC
The top high schools in Highland Creek, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cox Mill High School
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1762 Students
2. North Mecklenburg High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2186 Students
3. Mallard Creek High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2185 Students
Best Middle Schools in Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC
The top middle schools in Highland Creek, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harris Road Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1235 Students
2. Ridge Road Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 999 Students
3. J. M. Alexander Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 783 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC
The top elementary schools in Highland Creek, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cox Mill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1079 Students
2. Highland Creek Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 439 Students
3. Mallard Creek Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 525 Students
4. Parkside Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students
5. Blythe Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 915 Students
6. Croft Community School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC has a total population of 15,399 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 53% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Highland Creek, 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 Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC
How many schools are in Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC?
Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 12,888 students in total.
How do schools in Highland Creek perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Highland Creek score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Highland Creek greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Highland Creek?
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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