For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 3,539 students in the neighborhood of Barclay Downs, Charlotte, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Barclay Downs is Myers Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Barclay Downs, Charlotte, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 58% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Barclay Downs, Charlotte, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Myers Park High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Barclay Downs, Charlotte, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Myers Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2400 Colony Rd
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5800
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 3,225 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Barclay Downs, Charlotte, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Barclay Downs, Charlotte, NC include Myers Park High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Barclay Downs, Charlotte?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Barclay Downs, Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Barclay Downs, Charlotte?
the neighborhood of Barclay Downs, Charlotte public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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