For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,261 students in the neighborhood of Pawtuckett, Charlotte, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Pawtuckett are West Mecklenburg High School and Turning Point Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Pawtuckett, Charlotte, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 58% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Pawtuckett, Charlotte, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Mecklenburg High School, with 71% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Pawtuckett, Charlotte, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Mecklenburg High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7400 Tuckaseegee Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6080
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6080
Grades: 9-12
| 1,287 students
Rank: #22.
Turning Point Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Moores Chapel Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-5231
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-5231
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Pawtuckett, Charlotte, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Pawtuckett, Charlotte, NC include West Mecklenburg High School and Turning Point Academy.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Pawtuckett, Charlotte?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Pawtuckett, Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Pawtuckett, Charlotte?
the neighborhood of Pawtuckett, Charlotte public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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