Best 28208 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,323 students in 28208, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 28208, NC are Charlotte Lab School, Movement Charter School and Thomasboro Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28208 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28208, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28208, NC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charlotte Lab School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2045 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 464-3830
Gr: K-12 | 1,002 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Movement Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2701-b Freedom Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 585-1356
Gr: K-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Thomasboro Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
538 Bradford Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6000
Gr: K-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Ashley Park Prek-8 School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 Belfast Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6018
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Renaissance West Steam Academy
(Math: 19% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3241 New Renaissance Way
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-0049
Gr: PK-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 28208 North Carolina

28208, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2045 Suttle Ave
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 370-4000
Gr: K-12 | 324 students Minority enrollment: 99%
100 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 688-2939
Gr: K-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
538 Bradford Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6000
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1901 Herbert Spaugh Ln
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6025
Gr: 6-8
538 Bradford Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6000
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28208, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28208, NC include Charlotte Lab School, Movement Charter School and Thomasboro Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 28208?
5 public middle schools are located in 28208.
What is the racial composition of students in 28208?
28208 public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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