Top 10 Best Cabarrus County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 55 public schools serving 41,336 students in Cabarrus County, NC (there are 13 private schools, serving 2,676 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Cabarrus County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Cabarrus County, NC are Cox Mill Elementary School, Cabarrus Early College Of Technology and Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cabarrus County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cabarrus County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Cabarrus County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cox Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 85% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1450 Cox Mill Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6170
Grades: K-5
| 1,044 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cabarrus Early College Of Technology
Math: 80-89%
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
670 Concord Parkway North
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6750
Grades: 9-13
| 213 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll
Math: 80-89%
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1531 Trinity Church Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6780
Grades: 9-13
| 237 students
Rank: #44.
Cox Mill High School
Math: 80% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1355 Cox Mill Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,727 students
Rank: #55.
Harris Road Middle School
Math: 73% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1251 Patriot Blvd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6470
Grades: 6-8
| 1,404 students
Rank: #66.
W R Odell Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1885 Odell School Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6030
Grades: 3-5
| 838 students
Rank: #77.
Northwest Cabarrus High School
Math: 74% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5130 Nw Cabarrus Drive
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6720
Grades: 9-12
| 1,101 students
Rank: #88.
Hickory Ridge High School
Math: 70% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7321 Raging Ridge Road
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6630
Grades: 9-12
| 1,683 students
Rank: #99.
Hickory Ridge Middle School
Math: 73% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7336 Raging Ridge Rd
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6490
Grades: 6-8
| 1,109 students
Rank: #1010.
Harrisburg Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3900 Stallings Road
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6190
Grades: K-5
| 602 students
Rank: #1111.
Hickory Ridge Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9464 Hickory Ridge Rd
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-5950
Grades: K-5
| 956 students
Rank: #1212.
Mount Pleasant High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 Walker Road
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
(704) 260-6690
Grades: 9-12
| 860 students
Rank: #1313.
Central Cabarrus High School
Magnet School
Math: 64% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
505 Hwy 49 S
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6570
Grades: 9-12
| 1,270 students
Rank: #1414.
Jay M Robinson High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Pitts School Road Sw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6660
Grades: 9-12
| 982 students
Rank: #1515.
J N Fries Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 57% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
133 Stonecrest Circle Sw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6510
Grades: 6-8
| 948 students
Rank: #1616.
Patriots Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 59% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1510 Holden Rd Sw
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6230
Grades: K-5
| 978 students
Rank: #1717.
Coltrane-webb Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
61 Spring St Nw
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6150
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #1818.
R Brown Mcallister Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
541 Sunnyside Drive Se
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6270
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #1919.
Pitts School Road Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
720 Pitts School Road Sw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6250
Grades: K-5
| 763 students
Rank: #2020.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8555 North Drive
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
(704) 260-6210
Grades: K-5
| 628 students
Rank: #2121.
Beverly Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
87 Palaside Drive Ne
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6090
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
Rank: #2222.
Mount Pleasant Middle School
Math: 50% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
466 Walker Road
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
(704) 260-6530
Grades: 6-8
| 658 students
Rank: #2323.
Charles E Boger Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5150 Dove Field Lane
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 260-6130
Grades: PK-5
| 753 students
Rank: #2424.
Performance Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4521 Weddington Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 74 students
Rank: #2525.
Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy
Math: 40% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4401 Old Airport Road
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-5970
Grades: K-12
| 377 students
Rank: #2626.
Harold E. Winkler Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 49% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4501 Weddington Rd Nw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6450
Grades: 6-8
| 1,188 students
Rank: #2727.
West Cabarrus High School
Math: 45% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4100 Weddington Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-5970
Grades: 9-12
| 1,686 students
Rank: #2828.
Bethel Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2425 Midland Road
Midland, NC 28107
(704) 260-6070
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #2929.
Concord High School
Magnet School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
481 Burrage Road Ne
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 991 students
Rank: #3030.
Weddington Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 47% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4401 Weddington Road
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6350
Grades: K-5
| 977 students
Rank: #3131.
Jackson Park Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 Jackson Street
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 933-2831
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #3232.
C C Griffin Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 42% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7650 Griffin's Gate Drive
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6410
Grades: 6-8
| 1,193 students
Rank: #3333.
Carl A Furr Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 40% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2725 Clover Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6110
Grades: PK-5
| 767 students
Rank: #3434.
Northwest Cabarrus Middle School
Math: 39% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5140 Nw Cabarrus Drive
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6550
Grades: 6-8
| 814 students
Rank: #3535.
Carolina International School
Charter School
Math: 27% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9545 Poplar Tent Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 455-3847
Grades: K-12
| 736 students
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Cabarrus County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
525 East C Street
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-4161
Grades: 5-6
| 821 students
310 Kerr St Nw
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 784-3614
Grades: PK
| n/a students
120 Marsh Avenue Nw
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 793-1736
Grades: 5-8
| 50 students
1484 Old Charlotte Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-9163
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Cabarrus County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Cabarrus County, NC include Cox Mill Elementary School, Cabarrus Early College Of Technology and Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll.
How many public schools are located in Cabarrus County, NC?
55 public schools are located in Cabarrus County, NC.
What percentage of students in Cabarrus County, NC go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Cabarrus County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cabarrus County, NC?
Cabarrus County, NC public schools minority enrollment is 59% 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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