For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,992 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 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28206 have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Williams Secondary Montessori, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28206, NC Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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
Gr: K-12 | 1,591 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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