For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,094 students in 28213, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28213, NC are United Community School and Martin Luther King Jr Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28213 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28213, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28213, NC Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1406 Suther Road
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 819-0555
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 819-0555
Gr: K-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Martin Luther King Jr Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Bilmark Ave
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-0698
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-0698
Gr: 6-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
28213, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crossroads Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5500 N Tryon Steet
Charlotte, NC 28213
(704) 597-5100
Charlotte, NC 28213
(704) 597-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Uproar Leadership Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
5500 North Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 299-0080
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 299-0080
Gr: 5-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28213, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28213, NC include United Community School and Martin Luther King Jr Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28213?
2 public middle schools are located in 28213.
What is the racial composition of students in 28213?
28213 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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