For the 2024-25 school year, there are 79 public middle schools serving 63,088 students in Mecklenburg County, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mecklenburg County, NC are Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy, Lake Norman Charter and Jay M. Robinson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mecklenburg County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Mecklenburg County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mecklenburg County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5225 Seventy-seven Center Dr
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Grades: K-8
| 390 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Norman Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 2,215 students
Rank: #33.
Jay M. Robinson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5925 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6944
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6944
Grades: 6-8
| 1,305 students
Rank: #44.
Rea Farms Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11532 Golf Links Drive
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0723
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0723
Grades: K-8
| 1,109 students
Rank: #55.
Community School Of Davidson
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
404 Armour Street
Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 897-8061
Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 897-8061
Grades: K-12
| 1,501 students
Rank: #66.
Community House Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9500 Community House Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0689
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0689
Grades: 6-8
| 1,412 students
Rank: #77.
Davidson K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
635 South St
Davidson, NC 28036
(980) 343-3900
Davidson, NC 28036
(980) 343-3900
Grades: K-8
| 1,171 students
Rank: #88.
Telra Institute
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4150 Mckee Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 727-2530
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 727-2530
Grades: K-7
| 467 students
Rank: #99.
Bailey Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11900 Bailey Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031
(980) 343-1068
Cornelius, NC 28031
(980) 343-1068
Grades: 6-8
| 1,326 students
Rank: #1010.
Socrates Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3909 Weddington Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1711
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1711
Grades: K-10
| 864 students
Rank: #1111.
Williams Secondary Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2400 Carmine St
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-0040
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-0040
Grades: 7-12
| 373 students
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Piedmont Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1241 E 10th St
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-5435
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-5435
Grades: 6-8
| 1,083 students
Rank: #1414.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-3066
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-3066
Grades: 4-12
| 1,347 students
Rank: #1515.
Northwest School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1415 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5500
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 1,058 students
Rank: #1616.
South Charlotte Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8040 Strawberry Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-3670
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-3670
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #1717.
Corvian Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4041 Johnston Oehler Road
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 717-7550
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 717-7550
Grades: K-12
| 1,294 students
Rank: #1818.
Crestdale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
940 Sam Newell Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5755
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5755
Grades: 6-8
| 1,001 students
Rank: #1919.
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
| 617 students
Rank: #2020.
South Academy Of International Languages
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8300 Nations Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-5815
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-5815
Grades: K-8
| 1,223 students
Rank: #2121.
Bradford Preparatory School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2502 Salome Church Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 549-0080
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 549-0080
Grades: K-12
| 1,511 students
Rank: #2222.
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
| 1,064 students
Rank: #2323.
Unity Classical Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14613 Steele Creek Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
(704) 504-8460
Charlotte, NC 28273
(704) 504-8460
Grades: K-7
| 606 students
Rank: #2424.
Jackson Day School
Magnet School
Charter 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
| 817 students
Rank: #2525.
Mint Hill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11501 Idlewild Road
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5439
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5439
Grades: 6-8
| 944 students
Rank: #2626.
Carmel Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5001 Camilla Dr
Charlotte, NC 28226
(980) 343-6705
Charlotte, NC 28226
(980) 343-6705
Grades: 6-8
| 1,076 students
Rank: #2727.
Queen's Grant Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6400 Matthews Mint Hill Road
Charlotte, NC 28227
(704) 573-6611
Charlotte, NC 28227
(704) 573-6611
Grades: K-12
| 1,331 students
Rank: #2828.
Collinswood Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5621 Flagstaff Drive
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-5820
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-5820
Grades: K-8
| 770 students
Rank: #2929.
Bonnie Cone Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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-8
| 879 students
Rank: #3030.
Pioneer Springs Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9232 Bob Beatty Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 494-0777
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 494-0777
Grades: K-11
| 527 students
Rank: #3131.
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: #3232.
Charlotte Lab School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3325 S Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 464-3830
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 464-3830
Grades: K-11
| 991 students
Rank: #3333.
East Voyager Academy Of Charlotte
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7429 Tuckaseegee Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 412-6988
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 412-6988
Grades: K-8
| 149 students
Rank: #3434.
Coulwood Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Kentberry Dr
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6090
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6090
Grades: 6-8
| 602 students
Rank: #3535.
Oaklawn Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1810 Oaklawn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Grades: K-8
| 508 students
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Mecklenburg County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carolina Stem Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
No Local Address
Charlotte, NC 28269
(919) 807-3300
Charlotte, NC 28269
(919) 807-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Charlotte Learning Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
800 Briar Creek Rd., Dd400
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 355-2077
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 355-2077
Grades: 6-12
| 262 students
756 Tyvola Road, Suite 744
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-3066
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-3066
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-9306
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-9306
Grades: 3-5
| 864 students
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-3066
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-3066
Grades: 6-8
| 946 students
Community Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
510 South Torrence Street
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 377-3180
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 377-3180
Grades: K-5
| 82 students
Concrete Roses Stem Academy (Closed 2015)
Charter School
8310 Mcalpine Park Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28277
(513) 967-5280
Charlotte, NC 28277
(513) 967-5280
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Crossroads Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5500 N Tryon Steet
Charlotte, NC 28213
(704) 597-5100
Charlotte, NC 28213
(704) 597-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students
Davidson Intnl Bacc Middle School (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
251 South St
Davidson, NC 28036
(980) 343-5185
Davidson, NC 28036
(980) 343-5185
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Davis Academy Chadbourn (Closed 2023)
Charter School
Tbd
Charlotte, NC 28231
(910) 212-6840
Charlotte, NC 28231
(910) 212-6840
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7030 Nations Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-6769
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-6769
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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
First Ward Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
715 North Caldwell St
Charlotte, NC 28202
(980) 343-5427
Charlotte, NC 28202
(980) 343-5427
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1092
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1092
Grades: 9-12
| 343 students
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3000
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 339 students
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1093
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1093
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3000
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
329 North Irwin Ave
Charlotte, NC 28202
(980) 343-5480
Charlotte, NC 28202
(980) 343-5480
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Kennedy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 688-2939
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 688-2939
Grades: K-12
| 346 students
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6067
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6067
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
3343 W Griffith St
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-5832
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-5832
Grades: 6-8
| 317 students
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1473
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1473
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Midwood High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1817 Central Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3697
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3697
Grades: 9
| n/a students
1615 East 5th St
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-3000
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-3000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Oaklawn Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
1810 Oaklawn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Grades: K-3
| 296 students
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite E
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1110
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1110
Grades: 9-12
| 633 students
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite D
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1107
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1107
Grades: 9-12
| 627 students
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite C
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1104
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1104
Grades: 9-12
| 361 students
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1101
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1101
Grades: 9-12
| 612 students
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1113
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1113
Grades: 9-12
| 408 students
8701 Moores Chapel
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6085
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6085
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1901 Herbert Spaugh Ln
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6025
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6025
Grades: 6-8
| 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
538 Bradford Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6000
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6000
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mecklenburg County, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mecklenburg County, NC include Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy, Lake Norman Charter and Jay M. Robinson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mecklenburg County?
79 public middle schools are located in Mecklenburg County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mecklenburg County?
Mecklenburg County public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Mecklenburg County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mecklenburg County include: Mcclintock Middle School vs. Randolph Middle School, Community House Middle School vs. Jay M. Robinson Middle School, Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy vs. Metro School
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