For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,801 students in the neighborhood of Cameron Wood, Charlotte, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Cameron Wood are Smithfield Elementary School and Quail Hollow Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Cameron Wood, Charlotte, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Cameron Wood, Charlotte, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smithfield Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3200 Smithfield Church Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-6550
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-6550
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #22.
Quail Hollow Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Smithfield Church Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3620
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3620
Grades: 6-8
| 1,074 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cameron Wood, Charlotte, NC?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cameron Wood, Charlotte, NC include Smithfield Elementary School and Quail Hollow Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cameron Wood, Charlotte?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cameron Wood, Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Cameron Wood, Charlotte?
the neighborhood of Cameron Wood, Charlotte public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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