For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 14,851 students in 28078, NC (there are 15 private schools, serving 2,350 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 28078, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28078, NC are Lake Norman Charter, Grand Oak Elementary School and Huntersville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28078 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28078, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28078, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Norman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12435 Old Statesville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-8600
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-8600
Grades: K-12
| 2,212 students
Rank: #22.
Grand Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15410 Stumptown Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-2063
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-2063
Grades: K-5
| 526 students
Rank: #33.
Huntersville Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Gilead Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-3835
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-3835
Grades: K-5
| 893 students
Rank: #44.
North Academy Of World Languages
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12201 Hambright Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0743
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0743
Grades: K-8
| 678 students
Rank: #55.
Barnette Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13659 Beatties Ford Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0372
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0372
Grades: PK-5
| 817 students
Rank: #66.
Hopewell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11530 Beatties Ford Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-5988
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-5988
Grades: 9-12
| 1,774 students
Rank: #77.
North Mecklenburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11201 Old Statesville Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-3840
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-3840
Grades: 9-12
| 2,061 students
Rank: #88.
Francis Bradley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13345 Beatties Ford Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-5750
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-5750
Grades: 6-8
| 1,067 students
Rank: #99.
Torrence Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14550 Ranson Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0695
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0695
Grades: K-5
| 674 students
Rank: #1010.
Bonnie Cone Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10700 Asbury Chapel Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-4439
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-4439
Grades: K-6
| 546 students
Rank: #1111.
Blythe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12202 Hambright Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-5770
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-5770
Grades: PK-5
| 884 students
Rank: #1212.
Long Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9213-a Beatties Ford Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-6095
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-6095
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #1313.
J. M. Alexander Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12010 Hambright Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-3830
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-3830
Grades: 6-8
| 802 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aspire Trade High School
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
7125 Hambright Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 278-8009
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 278-8009
Grades: 9-10
| 196 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy
Charter School
16115 Poplar Tent Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 755-6800
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 755-6800
Grades: K-11
| 1,076 students
Rank: n/an/a
12010 Verhoeff Dr
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0035
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0035
Grades: 11-13
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28078, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28078, NC include Lake Norman Charter, Grand Oak Elementary School and Huntersville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28078?
16 public schools are located in 28078.
What percentage of students in 28078 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 28078 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28078?
28078 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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