For the 2025 school year, there are 36 public schools serving 27,659 students in Concord, NC (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,796 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Concord, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Concord, NC are Cabarrus Early College Of Technology, Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll and Cox Mill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Concord, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Concord have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Concord, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cabarrus Early College Of Technology
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
670 Concord Parkway North
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6750
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6750
Gr: 9-13 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1531 Trinity Church Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6780
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6780
Gr: 9-13 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Cox Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1450 Cox Mill Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6170
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6170
Gr: K-5 | 1,109 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Cox Mill High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1355 Cox Mill Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6600
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,757 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
W R Odell Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1885 Odell School Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6030
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6030
Gr: 3-5 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Harris Road Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1251 Patriot Blvd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6470
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6470
Gr: 6-8 | 1,167 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Northwest Cabarrus High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5130 Nw Cabarrus Drive
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6720
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6720
Gr: 9-12 | 1,168 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
W R Odell Primary
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Dragon Pride Dr
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6760
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6760
Gr: K-2 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Central Cabarrus High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 Hwy 49 S
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6570
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6570
Gr: 9-12 | 1,323 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
R Brown Mcallister Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
541 Sunnyside Drive Se
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6270
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6270
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
J N Fries Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
133 Stonecrest Circle Sw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6510
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6510
Gr: 6-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1212.
Coltrane-webb Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
61 Spring St Nw
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6150
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6150
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
Jay M Robinson High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Pitts School Road Sw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6660
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6660
Gr: 9-12 | 1,176 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1414.
Beverly Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
87 Palaside Drive Ne
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6090
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6090
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1515.
Patriots Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1510 Holden Rd Sw
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6230
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6230
Gr: K-5 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1616.
Weddington Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4401 Weddington Road
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6350
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6350
Gr: K-5 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1717.
Pitts School Road Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 Pitts School Road Sw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6250
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6250
Gr: K-5 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1818.
West Cabarrus High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4100 Weddington Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-5970
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-5970
Gr: 9-12 | 1,863 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1919.
Concord High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
481 Burrage Road Ne
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6000
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,003 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2020.
Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4511 Weddington Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-5970
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-5970
Gr: K-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2121.
Northwest Cabarrus Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5140 Nw Cabarrus Drive
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6550
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6550
Gr: 6-8 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2222.
Performance Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4521 Weddington Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6800
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2323.
Harold E. Winkler Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Weddington Rd Nw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6450
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6450
Gr: 6-8 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2424.
Carl A Furr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2725 Clover Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6110
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6110
Gr: K-5 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2525.
Carolina International School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9545 Poplar Tent Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 455-3847
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 455-3847
Gr: K-12 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2626.
C C Griffin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7650 Griffin's Gate Drive
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6410
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6410
Gr: 6-8 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2727.
A T Allen Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3939 Abilene Rd
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6050
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6050
Gr: K-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2828.
Valor Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 Poplar Crossing Dr Nw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 789-2500
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 789-2500
Gr: K-12 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2929.
Rocky River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5454 Rocky River Road
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6290
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6290
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3030.
Wolf Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Wolf Meadow Drive Sw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6390
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6390
Gr: K-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Concord Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Gold Rush Drive
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6430
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6430
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
W M Irvin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Gold Rush Drive
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6330
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6330
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3333.
Winecoff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
375 Winecoff Sch Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6370
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6370
Gr: PK-5 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3434.
Cabarrus Co Opportunity School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Marsh Avenue Nw
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-5800
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-5800
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
45 Lake Concord Rd
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6860
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6860
Gr: 9-10 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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Concord, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
120 Marsh Avenue Nw
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 793-1736
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 793-1736
Gr: 5-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Stonewall Jackson School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1484 Old Charlotte Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-9163
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-9163
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Concord, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Concord, NC include Cabarrus Early College Of Technology, Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll and Cox Mill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Concord?
36 public schools are located in Concord.
What percentage of students in Concord go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Concord are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Concord?
Concord public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Concord are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Concord include: W R Odell Primary vs. Cox Mill Elementary School, W R Odell Elementary School vs. Cox Mill Elementary School, Beverly Hills Elementary School vs. A T Allen Elementary School
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