For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,566 students in 28212, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 28212, NC are Mcclintock Middle School, Albemarle Road Middle School and Charlotte East Language Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28212 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28212, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28212, NC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcclintock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1925 Rama Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6425
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6425
Gr: 6-8 | 1,007 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Albemarle Road Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Democracy Drive
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6420
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6420
Gr: 6-8 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Charlotte East Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6108 Wilora Lake Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-0380
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-0380
Gr: K-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
28212, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Entrepreneur High School (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
5745 Central Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 906-2900
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 906-2900
Gr: 9-10 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28212, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28212, NC include Mcclintock Middle School, Albemarle Road Middle School and Charlotte East Language Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 28212?
3 public middle schools are located in 28212.
What is the racial composition of students in 28212?
28212 public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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