For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,983 students in 28209, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 343 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 28209, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28209, NC are Myers Park High School, Park Road Montessori and Sedgefield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28209 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28209, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28209, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Myers Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2400 Colony Rd
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5800
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 3,593 students
Rank: #22.
Park Road Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3701 Haven Dr
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5830
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5830
Grades: PK-6
| 513 students
Rank: #33.
Sedgefield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Dorchester Pl
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5840
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5840
Grades: 6-8
| 501 students
Rank: #44.
Dilworth Elementary Sedgefield Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 Hartford Ave
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5826
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5826
Grades: PK-2
| 376 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28209, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28209, NC include Myers Park High School, Park Road Montessori and Sedgefield Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28209?
4 public schools are located in 28209.
What percentage of students in 28209 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 28209 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28209?
28209 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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