For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 5,042 students in 28262, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 28262, NC are Char Eng Early College-uncc, Charlotte Teacher Early College and Bradford Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28262 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28262, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28262 have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bradford Preparatory School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28262, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Char Eng Early College-uncc
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9000 Robert Snyder Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-9898
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-9898
Gr: 9-13 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Charlotte Teacher Early College
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9000 Robert D. Snyder Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-9898
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-9898
Gr: 9-13 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Bradford Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2502 Salome Church Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 549-0080
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 549-0080
Gr: K-12 | 1,534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Tmsa Charlotte
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9108 Mallard Creek Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 321-7744
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 321-7744
Gr: K-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Julius L. Chambers High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7600 Ibm Dr
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5284
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5284
Gr: 9-12 | 2,316 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 28262, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 28262, NC include Char Eng Early College-uncc, Charlotte Teacher Early College and Bradford Preparatory School.
How many public high schools are located in 28262?
5 public high schools are located in 28262.
What is the racial composition of students in 28262?
28262 public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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