For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,935 students in 28206, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 28206, NC are Williams Secondary Montessori and Sugar Creek Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28206 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28206, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28206 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is equal to the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Williams Secondary Montessori, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28206, NC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williams Secondary Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2400 Carmine St
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-0040
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-0040
Grades: 7-12
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Sugar Creek Charter
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4101 N Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
(704) 509-5470
Charlotte, NC 28206
(704) 509-5470
Grades: K-12
| 1,573 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 28206, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28206, NC include Williams Secondary Montessori and Sugar Creek Charter.
How many public high schools are located in 28206?
2 public high schools are located in 28206.
What is the racial composition of students in 28206?
28206 public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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