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Best Schools in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC
Third Ward, Charlotte, NC has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 7,672 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Third Ward greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC
The top high schools in Third Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Myers Park High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3593 Students
2. West Charlotte High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1538 Students
Best Middle Schools in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC
The top middle schools in Third Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sedgefield Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students
2. Ranson Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 817 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC
The top elementary schools in Third Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Irwin Academic Center
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 402 Students
2. First Ward Creative Arts Academy
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 495 Students
3. Bruns Avenue Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 326 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Third Ward, Charlotte, NC has a total population of 3,684 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 66% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Third Ward, 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 Third 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
37.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Third Ward, 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 Third Ward, Charlotte, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC
How many schools are in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC?
Third Ward, Charlotte, NC has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 7,672 students in total.
How do schools in Third Ward perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Third Ward score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Third Ward greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Third 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.
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