For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,812 students in 28211, NC (there are 5 private schools, serving 588 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 28211, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28211, NC are Selwyn Elementary School, Sharon Elementary School and Randolph Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28211 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28211, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28211, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Selwyn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2840 Colony Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-5835
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-5835
Grades: K-5
| 651 students
Rank: #22.
Sharon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4330 Foxcroft Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6725
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6725
Grades: K-5
| 721 students
Rank: #33.
Randolph Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 Water Oak Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6700
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,148 students
Rank: #44.
Alexander Graham Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Runnymede Lane
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-5810
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-5810
Grades: 6-8
| 1,245 students
Rank: #55.
Cotswold Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Greenwich Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6720
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6720
Grades: 3-5
| 342 students
Rank: #66.
Rama Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1035 Rama Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6730
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6730
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #77.
Charlotte Secondary
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Mcalpine Park Dr
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 295-0137
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 295-0137
Grades: 6-12
| 175 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28211, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28211, NC include Selwyn Elementary School, Sharon Elementary School and Randolph Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28211?
7 public schools are located in 28211.
What percentage of students in 28211 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 28211 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28211?
28211 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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