For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 1,782 students in 28120, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in 28120, NC is Mountain Island Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 28120 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28120, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 28120, NC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Island Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13440 Lucia Riverbend Highway
Mount Holly, NC 28120
(704) 827-8840
Mount Holly, NC 28120
(704) 827-8840
Gr: K-12 | 1,782 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 28120, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 28120, NC include Mountain Island Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 28120?
1 public charter schools are located in 28120.
What is the racial composition of students in 28120?
28120 public charter schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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