For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,922 students in 28227, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28227, NC are Queen's Grant Community School and Northeast Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28227 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28227, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28227, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Queen's Grant Community School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6400 Matthews Mint Hill Road
Charlotte, NC 28227
(704) 573-6611
Charlotte, NC 28227
(704) 573-6611
Gr: K-12 | 1,341 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5960 Brickstone Dr
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6920
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6920
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28227, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28227, NC include Queen's Grant Community School and Northeast Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28227?
2 public middle schools are located in 28227.
What is the racial composition of students in 28227?
28227 public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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