Best Schools in Mecklenburg County, NC
Mecklenburg County, NC has 295 public schools (41 high, 35 middle, 170 elementary) serving 204,305 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Mecklenburg County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mecklenburg County, NC
The top high schools in Mecklenburg County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Merancas Middle College-cpcc
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 13 • 202 Students
2. Levine Middle College High Sch
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 13 • 224 Students
3. Providence High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2048 Students
4. Char Eng Early College-uncc
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 300 Students
5. Performance Learning Center
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 74 Students
6. Ardrey Kell High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3529 Students
7. Williams Secondary Montessori
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 373 Students
8. Cox Mill High School
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1762 Students
9. William Amos Hough High
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2518 Students
10. Northwest School Of The Arts
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1058 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mecklenburg County, NC
The top middle schools in Mecklenburg County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harris Road Middle
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1235 Students
2. Community House Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1412 Students
3. Jay M. Robinson Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1305 Students
4. Hickory Ridge Middle
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 935 Students
5. Bailey Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1326 Students
6. Piedmont Middle School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1083 Students
7. South Charlotte Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
8. Sun Valley Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 991 Students
9. Randolph Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1148 Students
10. Crestdale Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1001 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mecklenburg County, NC
The top elementary schools in Mecklenburg County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy
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Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 390 Students
2. Telra Institute
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Telra Institute • Charter • Grades KG - 9 • 467 Students
3. Providence Spring Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 602 Students
4. Polo Ridge Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 598 Students
5. Rea Farms Steam Academy
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1109 Students
6. Grand Oak Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 479 Students
7. W R Odell Elementary
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 907 Students
8. Selwyn Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 651 Students
9. Dilworth Elementary School: Latta Campus
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 291 Students
10. Mckee Road Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 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
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 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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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Mecklenburg County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mecklenburg County, NC
How many schools are in Mecklenburg County, NC?
Mecklenburg County, NC has 295 public schools: 41 high schools, 35 middle schools and 170 elementary schools, serving 204,305 students in total.
How do schools in Mecklenburg County perform on state tests?
On average, 295 schools in Mecklenburg County score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Mecklenburg County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mecklenburg County?
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 Mecklenburg County, NC
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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mecklenburg County
7 places in Mecklenburg County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (1)
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (178 schools)