For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 4,583 students in 28269, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28269, NC are Corvian Community School, Pioneer Springs Community School and Mallard Creek Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28269 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28269, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28269, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Corvian Community School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4041 Johnston Oehler Road
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 717-7550
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 717-7550
Gr: K-12 | 1,376 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Springs Community School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9232 Bob Beatty Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 494-0777
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 494-0777
Gr: K-12 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Mallard Creek Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9142 Browne Rd
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 288-4811
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 288-4811
Gr: K-8 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Ridge Road Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7260 Highland Creek Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 344-3410
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 344-3410
Gr: 6-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Ranson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5850 Statesville Rd
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 343-6800
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 343-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5833 Millhaven Lane
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 343-0680
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 343-0680
Gr: K-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
28269, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28269, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28269, NC include Corvian Community School, Pioneer Springs Community School and Mallard Creek Stem Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 28269?
6 public middle schools are located in 28269.
What is the racial composition of students in 28269?
28269 public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% 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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