Best Schools in Mecklenburg County, NC
Mecklenburg County, NC has a total of 295 schools including 72 high schools, 43 middle schools and 158 elementary schools. A total of 193,853 students attend Mecklenburg County, NC schools. On average, schools in Mecklenburg County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Mecklenburg County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Mecklenburg County, NC
Mecklenburg County, NC has 72 high schools with 61,549 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 Mecklenburg County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Mecklenburg County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Levine Middle College High Sch
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 13 • 224 Students
2. Merancas Middle College-cpcc
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 13 • 202 Students
3. Harper Middle College High
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 13 • 171 Students
4. Gaston Early College High School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 230 Students
5. Cato Middle College High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 13 • 201 Students
6. Union County Early College
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 303 Students
7. Ardrey Kell High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3529 Students
8. Providence High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2048 Students
9. Char Eng Early College-uncc
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 300 Students
10. William Amos Hough High
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2518 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mecklenburg County, NC
Mecklenburg County, NC has 43 middle schools with 35,572 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 Mecklenburg County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Mecklenburg County greatly exceed expectations.
1. The Brawley School
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Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 639 Students
2. Jay M. Robinson Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1305 Students
3. Community House Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1412 Students
4. Piedmont Middle School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1083 Students
5. Randolph Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1148 Students
6. Bailey Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1326 Students
7. South Charlotte Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
8. Porter Ridge Middle School
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1291 Students
9. Crestdale Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1001 Students
10. Piedmont Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 968 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mecklenburg County, NC
Mecklenburg County, NC has 158 elementary schools with 81,335 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 Mecklenburg County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Mecklenburg County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy
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Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 390 Students
2. Rea Farms Steam Academy
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1109 Students
3. Providence Spring Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 602 Students
4. Woodland Heights Elementary
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Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students
5. Polo Ridge Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 598 Students
6. Irwin Academic Center
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 402 Students
7. Hawk Ridge Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 737 Students
8. Selwyn Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 651 Students
9. Elizabeth Lane Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 710 Students
10. Mckee Road Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 493 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mecklenburg County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mecklenburg County, NC has a total population of 1,115,482 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mecklenburg County, NC
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High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
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Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Mecklenburg County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mecklenburg County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mecklenburg County, NC.
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To read more about these statistics, please visit Mecklenburg County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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