For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 742 students in 28217, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in 28217, NC is Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28217 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28217, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28217 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28217, NC Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7030 Nations Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-3066
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-3066
Gr: 5-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Elbert Edwin Waddell High School
Vocational School
7030 Nations Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-2142
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-2142
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
28217, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7030 Nations Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-6769
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-6769
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 28217, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 28217, NC include Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual School.
How many public high schools are located in 28217?
2 public high schools are located in 28217.
What is the racial composition of students in 28217?
28217 public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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