For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,011 students in the neighborhood of Westerly Hills, Charlotte, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Westerly Hills are Harding University High School and Westerly Hills Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Westerly Hills, Charlotte, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Westerly Hills, Charlotte, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harding University High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Alleghany St
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6007
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6007
Grades: 9-12
| 1,233 students
Rank: #22.
Westerly Hills Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4420 Denver Ave
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6021
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6021
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Westerly Hills, Charlotte, NC?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Westerly Hills, Charlotte, NC include Harding University High School and Westerly Hills Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westerly Hills, Charlotte?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westerly Hills, Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Westerly Hills, Charlotte?
the neighborhood of Westerly Hills, Charlotte public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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