For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,329 students in 28214, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 28214, NC are Jackson Day School, West Mecklenburg High School and Turning Point Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28214 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28214, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28214 have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jackson Day School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28214, NC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Day School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1209 Little Rock Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 391-5516
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 391-5516
Grades: K-12
| 919 students
Rank: #22.
West Mecklenburg High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7400 Tuckaseegee Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6080
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6080
Grades: 9-12
| 1,287 students
Rank: #33.
Turning Point Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Moores Chapel Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-5231
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-5231
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
28214, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8701 Moores Chapel
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6085
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6085
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Studentfirst Academy Charter (Closed 2015)
Charter School
7020 Tuckaseegee Road
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 394-8749
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 394-8749
Grades: K-8
| 338 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 28214, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28214, NC include Jackson Day School, West Mecklenburg High School and Turning Point Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 28214?
3 public high schools are located in 28214.
What is the racial composition of students in 28214?
28214 public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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