For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,559 students in 28211, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28211, NC are Randolph Middle School, Alexander Graham Middle School and Charlotte Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28211 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28211, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28211, NC Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Randolph Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 Water Oak Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6700
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,215 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Alexander Graham Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Runnymede Lane
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-5810
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-5810
Gr: 6-8 | 1,187 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Charlotte Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Mcalpine Park Dr
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 295-0137
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 295-0137
Gr: 6-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28211, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28211, NC include Randolph Middle School, Alexander Graham Middle School and Charlotte Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in 28211?
3 public middle schools are located in 28211.
What is the racial composition of students in 28211?
28211 public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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