For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 7,529 students in 28227, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 107 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 28227, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28227, NC are Bain Elementary School, Independence High School and Queen's Grant Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28227 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 28227, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 28227, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bain Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11540 Bain School Rd
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6915
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6915
Grades: PK-5
| 932 students
Rank: #22.
Independence High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1967 Patriot Dr
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6900
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,992 students
Rank: #33.
Queen's Grant Community School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6400 Matthews Mint Hill Road
Charlotte, NC 28227
(704) 573-6611
Charlotte, NC 28227
(704) 573-6611
Grades: K-12
| 1,292 students
Rank: #44.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13501 Albemarle Rd
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6922
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6922
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #55.
Rocky River High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10505 Clear Creek Commerce Dr
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 344-0409
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 344-0409
Grades: 9-12
| 1,549 students
Rank: #66.
Northeast Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5960 Brickstone Dr
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6920
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6920
Grades: 6-8
| 572 students
Rank: #77.
Lebanon Road Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Lebanon Rd
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-3640
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-3640
Grades: PK-5
| 730 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28227, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28227, NC include Bain Elementary School, Independence High School and Queen's Grant Community School.
How many public schools are located in 28227, NC?
7 public schools are located in 28227, NC.
What percentage of students in 28227, NC go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 28227, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28227, NC?
28227, NC public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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