For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 829 students in the neighborhood of Coulwood West, Charlotte, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Coulwood West are Coulwood Stem Academy and American Leadership Academy Charlotte. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Coulwood West, Charlotte, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Coulwood West, Charlotte, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coulwood Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Kentberry Dr
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6090
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6090
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
American Leadership Academy Charlotte
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Robinson Church Road
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 595-3012
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 595-3012
Gr: K-7 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Coulwood West, Charlotte, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Coulwood West, Charlotte, NC include Coulwood Stem Academy and American Leadership Academy Charlotte.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Coulwood West, Charlotte?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Coulwood West, Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Coulwood West, Charlotte?
the neighborhood of Coulwood West, Charlotte public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% 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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