For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 8,340 students in 28212, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 50 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 28212, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28212, NC are East Mecklenburg High School, Idlewild Elementary School and Greenway Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28212 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28212, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28212, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Mecklenburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6800 Monroe Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6430
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6430
Grades: 9-12
| 2,409 students
Rank: #22.
Idlewild Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7101 Idlewild Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6411
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6411
Grades: PK-5
| 926 students
Rank: #33.
Greenway Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8301 Monroe Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-5060
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-5060
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #44.
Mcclintock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1925 Rama Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6425
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6425
Grades: 6-8
| 1,079 students
Rank: #55.
Albemarle Road Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Democracy Drive
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6420
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6420
Grades: 6-8
| 918 students
Rank: #66.
Charlotte East Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6108 Wilora Lake Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-0380
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-0380
Grades: K-8
| 766 students
Rank: #77.
Albemarle Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7800 Riding Trail Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6414
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6414
Grades: K-5
| 755 students
Rank: #88.
Piney Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8801 Eaglewind Dr
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6470
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6470
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Rank: n/an/a
Movement School Eastland
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
5249 Central Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 532-0640
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 532-0640
Grades: K-3
| 400 students
Rank: n/an/a
5832 Farm Pond Lane
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6270
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6270
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
28212, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Entrepreneur High School (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
5745 Central Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 906-2900
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 906-2900
Grades: 9-10
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28212, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28212, NC include East Mecklenburg High School, Idlewild Elementary School and Greenway Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28212?
10 public schools are located in 28212.
What percentage of students in 28212 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 28212 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28212?
28212 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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