Best High Schools in University City South, Charlotte, NC

High schools
3
Students
2,731
Avg actual
62%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Char Eng Early College-uncc

A

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 300 Students

2. Charlotte Teacher Early College

B+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 207 Students

3. Julius L. Chambers High School

D

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2224 Students

Best Middle Schools in University City South, Charlotte, NC

Middle schools
1
Students
714
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
31%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. James Martin Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 714 Students

Best Elementary Schools in University City South, Charlotte, NC

Elementary schools
1
Students
757
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
24%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. University Meadows Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 757 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in University City South, Charlotte, NC

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

Community Factors

University City South, Charlotte, NC has a total population of 7,544 with 90% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in University City South, Charlotte, NC

4,202

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

51%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood University City South, 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

61.70 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

4.69 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

57.01 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in University City South, Charlotte, NC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,338 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

66 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit University City South, Charlotte, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in University City South, Charlotte, NC

How many schools are in University City South, Charlotte, NC?

University City South, Charlotte, NC has 5 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 4,202 students in total.

How do schools in University City South perform on state tests?

On average, 5 schools in University City South score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in University City South greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in University City South?

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 University City South, Charlotte, NC

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Back Creek Church Road, Charlotte, NC

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
University City North, Charlotte, NC

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Newell, Charlotte, NC

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Harris-Houston, Charlotte, NC

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Mallard Creek-Withrow Downs, Charlotte, NC

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Newell South, Charlotte, NC

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Mineral Springs-Rumble Road, Charlotte, NC

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Hidden Valley, Charlotte, NC

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Prosperity Church Road, Charlotte, NC

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Plaza-Eastway, Charlotte, NC

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations