Best 28215 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,958 students in 28215, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28215, NC are Northridge Middle School, American Leadership Academy Charlotte and Cochrane Collegiate Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28215 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28215, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28215, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7601 The Plaza
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-5015
Gr: 6-8 | 1,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
American Leadership Academy Charlotte
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8000 Robinson Church Road
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 595-3012
Gr: K-7 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Cochrane Collegiate Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6200 Starhaven Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6460
Gr: 6-12 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Kipp Charlotte
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
931 Wilann Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 537-2044
Gr: K-8 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28215, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28215, NC include Northridge Middle School, American Leadership Academy Charlotte and Cochrane Collegiate Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 28215?
4 public middle schools are located in 28215.
What is the racial composition of students in 28215?
28215 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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