For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,141 students in the neighborhood of East Forest, Charlotte, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in East Forest is East Mecklenburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Forest, Charlotte, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 58% statewide average).
the neighborhood of East Forest, Charlotte, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Mecklenburg High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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 East Forest, Charlotte, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Mecklenburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6800 Monroe Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6430
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6430
Gr: 9-12 | 2,422 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of East Forest, Charlotte, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of East Forest, Charlotte, NC include East Mecklenburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of East Forest, Charlotte?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of East Forest, Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Forest, Charlotte?
the neighborhood of East Forest, Charlotte public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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