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Best Charlotte Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 64 public middle schools serving 48,701 students in Charlotte, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Charlotte, NC are Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy, Jay M. Robinson Middle School and Rea Farms Steam Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlotte, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Charlotte have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Charlotte, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5225 Seventy-seven Center Dr
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Gr: K-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Jay M. Robinson Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5925 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6944
Gr: 6-8 | 1,330 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Rea Farms Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11532 Golf Links Drive
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0723
Gr: K-8 | 1,105 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Community House Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9500 Community House Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0689
Gr: 6-8 | 1,412 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Telra Institute
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4150 Mckee Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 727-2530
Gr: K-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Williams Secondary Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2400 Carmine St
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-0040
Gr: 7-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Randolph Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4400 Water Oak Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,176 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Piedmont Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1241 E 10th St
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-5435
Gr: 6-8 | 1,130 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7030 Nations Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-3066
Gr: 5-12 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Northwest School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1415 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5500
Gr: 6-12 | 1,008 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
South Charlotte Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8040 Strawberry Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-3670
Gr: 6-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1212.
Corvian Community School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4041 Johnston Oehler Road
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 717-7550
Gr: K-12 | 1,284 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
South Academy Of International Languages
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8300 Nations Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-5815
Gr: K-8 | 1,227 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1414.
Bradford Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2502 Salome Church Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 549-0080
Gr: K-12 | 1,534 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1515.
Unity Classical Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14613 Steele Creek Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
(704) 504-8460
Gr: K-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1616.
Jackson Day School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1209 Little Rock Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 391-5516
Gr: K-12 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1717.
Carmel Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5001 Camilla Dr
Charlotte, NC 28226
(980) 343-6705
Gr: 6-8 | 1,050 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1818.
Queen's Grant Community School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6400 Matthews Mint Hill Road
Charlotte, NC 28227
(704) 573-6611
Gr: K-12 | 1,341 student Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1919.
Collinswood Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5621 Flagstaff Drive
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-5820
Gr: K-8 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2020.
Pioneer Springs Community School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9232 Bob Beatty Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 494-0777
Gr: K-12 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2121.
Alexander Graham Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1800 Runnymede Lane
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-5810
Gr: 6-8 | 1,202 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2222.
Charlotte Lab School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2045 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 464-3830
Gr: K-12 | 1,002 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2323.
East Voyager Academy Of Charlotte
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7429 Tuckaseegee Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 412-6988
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
Coulwood Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Kentberry Dr
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6090
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
Oaklawn Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1810 Oaklawn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Gr: K-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2626.
Sugar Creek Charter
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4101 N Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
(704) 509-5470
Gr: K-12 | 1,573 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #2727.
Sedgefield Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Dorchester Pl
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5840
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2828.
Movement Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2701-b Freedom Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 585-1356
Gr: K-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5203 Shopton Rd
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 505-8344
Gr: K-8 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3030.
Kennedy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 Gallant Ln
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-5540
Gr: 6-8 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3131.
Tmsa Charlotte
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9108 Mallard Creek Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 321-7744
Gr: K-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
Mallard Creek Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9142 Browne Rd
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 288-4811
Gr: K-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
United Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1406 Suther Road
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 819-0555
Gr: K-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3434.
Mcclintock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1925 Rama Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6425
Gr: 6-8 | 1,007 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3535.
Gov's Village Stem (Upper)
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7810 Neal Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5775
Gr: 5-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Carolina Stem Academy (Closed 2016)
No Local Address
Charlotte, NC 28269
(919) 807-3300
Charlotte Learning Academy (Closed 2020)
800 Briar Creek Rd., Dd400
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 355-2077
Gr: 6-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School (Closed 2023)
756 Tyvola Road, Suite 744
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-3066
Gr: PK-12
Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-9306
Gr: 3-5 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual Middle School (Closed 2023)
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-3066
Gr: 6-8 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Community Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
510 South Torrence Street
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 377-3180
Gr: K-5 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Concrete Roses Stem Academy (Closed 2015)
8310 Mcalpine Park Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28277
(513) 967-5280
Crossroads Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5500 N Tryon Steet
Charlotte, NC 28213
(704) 597-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Davis Academy Chadbourn (Closed 2023)
Tbd
Charlotte, NC 28231
(910) 212-6840
E E Waddell High School (Closed 2013)
7030 Nations Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-6769
Gr: 9-12
Eastside Stream Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8000 Robinson Church Road
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 272-8308
Gr: K-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Entrepreneur High School (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
5745 Central Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 906-2900
Gr: 9-10 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
First Ward Elementary School (Closed 2011)
715 North Caldwell St
Charlotte, NC 28202
(980) 343-5427
Gr: K-5
Garinger - International Studies High School (Closed 2013)
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1092
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Garinger - Leadership And Public S High School (Closed 2013)
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Garinger - New Technical High School (Closed 2013)
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1093
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Garinger Business And Finance High School (Closed 2013)
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Invest Collegiate Transform (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2045 Suttle Ave
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 370-4000
Gr: K-12 | 324 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Irwin Avenue Open Elementary School (Closed 2013)
329 North Irwin Ave
Charlotte, NC 28202
(980) 343-5480
Gr: K-5
Kennedy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 688-2939
Gr: K-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Lincoln Heights Elementary School (Closed 2013)
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6067
Gr: K-5
Marie G Davis Middle School (Closed 2007)
3343 W Griffith St
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-5832
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Math And Science School At Garinge (Closed 2013)
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1473
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Midwood High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1817 Central Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3697
Gr: 9
New Performance Learning Center (Closed 2012)
1615 East 5th St
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-3000
Oaklawn Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1810 Oaklawn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Gr: K-3 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Olympic High - Biotech Health Pub Admin (Closed 2023)
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite E
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1110
Gr: 9-12 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Olympic High - Renaissance School (Closed 2023)
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite D
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1107
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Olympic High-leadership And Development Elementary School (Closed 2023)
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite C
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1104
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Olympic High-math Eng Technical Science Elementary School (Closed 2023)
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1101
Gr: 9-12 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Olympic Team High School (Closed 2023)
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1113
Gr: 9-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
P.S. 3 (Closed 2023)
538 Bradford Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6000
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Pawtuckett Elementary School (Closed 2013)
8701 Moores Chapel
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6085
Gr: K-5
Spaugh Middle School (Closed 2013)
1901 Herbert Spaugh Ln
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6025
Gr: 6-8
Studentfirst Academy Charter (Closed 2015)
Charter School
7020 Tuckaseegee Road
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 394-8749
Gr: K-8 | 338 students Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Charlotte, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Charlotte, NC include Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy, Jay M. Robinson Middle School and Rea Farms Steam Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Charlotte?
64 public middle schools are located in Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlotte?
Charlotte public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Charlotte are often viewed compared to one another?

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