For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,552 students in 28211, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 28211, NC are Randolph Middle School, Alexander Graham Middle School and Charlotte Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28211 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28211, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28211, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 1,176 students
Rank: #22.
Alexander Graham Middle 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
| 1,202 students
Rank: #33.
Charlotte Secondary
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
| 174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28211, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28211, NC include Randolph Middle School, Alexander Graham Middle School and Charlotte Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in 28211?
3 public middle schools are located in 28211.
What is the racial composition of students in 28211?
28211 public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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