For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 18,813 students in 28027, NC (there are 9 private schools, serving 2,662 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 28027, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28027, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 28027 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28027, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 28027, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-13
| 229 students
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
Grades: 9-13
| 234 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 1,109 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,757 students
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
Grades: 3-5
| 927 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,167 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,168 students
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
Grades: K-2
| 881 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 727 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,176 students
Rank: #1111.
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
Grades: K-5
| 870 students
Rank: #1212.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,863 students
Rank: #1313.
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
Grades: K-12
| 175 students
Rank: #1414.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 817 students
Rank: #1515.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 75 students
Rank: #1616.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 923 students
Rank: #1717.
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
Grades: K-5
| 818 students
Rank: #1818.
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
Grades: K-12
| 769 students
Rank: #1919.
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
Grades: K-12
| 804 students
Rank: #2020.
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
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: #2121.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 759 students
Rank: n/an/a
4850 Roberta Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-5600
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,037 students
28027, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Stonewall Jackson School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1484 Old Charlotte Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-9163
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-9163
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28027, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28027, NC include Cabarrus Early College Of Technology, Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll and Cox Mill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28027?
22 public schools are located in 28027.
What percentage of students in 28027 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 28027 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28027?
28027 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).
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