For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,974 students in 28215, NC (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,641 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 28215, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28215, NC are Lawrence Orr Elementary School, Reedy Creek Elementary School and Northridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28215 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 28215, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 28215, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Orr Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4835 Shamrock Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-9919
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-9919
Grades: PK-5
| 750 students
Rank: #22.
Reedy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10801 Plaza Rd Ext
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6480
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6480
Grades: PK-5
| 915 students
Rank: #33.
Northridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7601 The Plaza
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-5015
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-5015
Grades: 6-8
| 1,041 students
Rank: #44.
Joseph W Grier Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8330 Grier Rd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-5671
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-5671
Grades: PK-5
| 693 students
Rank: #55.
Briarwood Academy
(Math: 28% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Wilann Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6475
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6475
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
Rank: #66.
Eastside Stream Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3124 Milton Road, Suite C
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 272-8308
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 272-8308
Grades: K-8
| 278 students
Rank: #77.
J. H. Gunn Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7400 Harrisburg Rd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6477
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6477
Grades: K-5
| 609 students
Rank: #88.
Cochrane Collegiate Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Starhaven Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6460
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6460
Grades: 6-12
| 890 students
Rank: #99.
Hickory Grove Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6709 Pence Rd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6464
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6464
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #1010.
Kipp Charlotte
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
931 Wilann Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 537-2044
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 537-2044
Grades: K-8
| 955 students
Rank: #1111.
Devonshire Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Barrington Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6445
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6445
Grades: K-5
| 544 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28215, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28215, NC include Lawrence Orr Elementary School, Reedy Creek Elementary School and Northridge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28215, NC?
11 public schools are located in 28215, NC.
What percentage of students in 28215, NC go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 28215, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28215, NC?
28215, NC public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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