For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 186 students in the neighborhood of Charlotte center city, Charlotte, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Charlotte center city is Metro School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Charlotte center city, Charlotte, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 58% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Charlotte center city, Charlotte, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 20%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Metro School, with ≤20% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Charlotte center city, Charlotte, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metro School
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
405 S Davidson St
Charlotte, NC 28202
(980) 343-5450
Charlotte, NC 28202
(980) 343-5450
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Charlotte center city, Charlotte, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Charlotte center city, Charlotte, NC include Metro School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Charlotte center city, Charlotte?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Charlotte center city, Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Charlotte center city, Charlotte?
the neighborhood of Charlotte center city, Charlotte public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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