For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,151 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28213, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| 252 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 899 students
28213, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crossroads Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5500 N Tryon Steet
Charlotte, NC 28213
(704) 597-5100
Charlotte, NC 28213
(704) 597-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students
Uproar Leadership Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
5500 North Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 299-0080
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 299-0080
Grades: 5-12
| 99 students
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 96% 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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