Public schools in North Carolina achieve an average science proficiency of 63% (2024-25).
The public schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest science proficiency in North Carolina is Piedmont Middle School with ≥99%.
Science Proficiency Range: 92%
99%
Avg. Science Proficiency: 95%
Top Science Proficiency Public Schools in North Carolina (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Piedmont Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: ≥99%
Grades: 6-8
1241 E 10th St
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-5435
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-5435
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Harris Road Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 96%
Grades: 6-8
1251 Patriot Blvd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6470
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6470
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Marvin Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 96%
Grades: 6-8
2831 Crane Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1510
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1510
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Antioch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: PK-5
3101 Antioch Church Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-3005
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-3005
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
The Brawley School
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 6-8
132 Swift Arrow Drive
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 892-4711
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 892-4711
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Brown Summit Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 6-8
4720 Nc Highway 150 East
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 656-0432
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 656-0432
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Challenger Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
2550 Hwy 70 Se
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 485-2980
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 485-2980
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
The Expedition School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-8
437 Dimmocks Mill Rd Ste 33
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 245-8432
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 245-8432
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Gray Stone Day
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 6-12
49464 Merner Terrace
Misenheimer, NC 28109
(704) 463-0567
Misenheimer, NC 28109
(704) 463-0567
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Highland Sch Of Technology
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
1600 N Morris Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 810-8816
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 810-8816
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Lee Early College
Magnet School
(Reading: 80-89%)
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-13
1105 Kelly Drive
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 888-4502
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 888-4502
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Magellan Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 3-8
9324 Baileywick Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 844-0277
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 844-0277
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Marvin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: PK-5
9700 Marvin School Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-6357
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-6357
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-8
5225 Seventy-seven Center Dr
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Nesbitt Discovery Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
175 Bingham Rd Ste 10
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 271-4521
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 271-4521
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Oak Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: PK-5
2050 Oak Ridge Road
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 643-8410
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 643-8410
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Oakwood Middle Ib School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 6-8
321 Clegg Street
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-7354
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-7354
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Peak Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-8
1601 Orchard Villas Ave
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 377-1552
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 377-1552
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Providence Spring Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-5
10045 Providence Church Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6935
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6935
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Stem Early High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 6-8
219 Charles Street
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 738-2260
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 738-2260
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Weddington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: PK-5
3927 Twelve Mile Creek Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6317
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6317
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
White Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: PK-5
1512 White Oak Church Rd
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 694-0202
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 694-0202
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Bailey Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 95%
Grades: 6-8
11900 Bailey Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031
(980) 343-1068
Cornelius, NC 28031
(980) 343-1068
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Mills Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 95%
Grades: 6-8
441 Mills Park Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 466-1500
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 466-1500
Rank: #25 - 3025. - 30.
Apex Friendship Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 6-8
7701 Humie Olive Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-8960
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-8960
Rank: #25 - 3025. - 30.
Henderson Collegiate
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 94%
Grades: K-12
1071 Old Epsom Rd
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 598-1038
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 598-1038
Rank: #25 - 3025. - 30.
Heritage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 6-8
3400 Rogers Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6204
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6204
Rank: #25 - 3025. - 30.
Hope Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 6-8
2995 Mills Road
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 355-7071
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 355-7071
Rank: #25 - 3025. - 30.
Jay M. Robinson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 6-8
5925 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6944
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6944
Rank: #25 - 3025. - 30.
Weddington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 6-8
5903 Deal Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6318
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6318
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Davis Drive Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 93%
Grades: 6-8
2101 Davis Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 387-3033
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 387-3033
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Hickory Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 93%
Grades: 6-8
7336 Raging Ridge Rd
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6490
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6490
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Northwest Guilford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 93%
Grades: 6-8
5300 Northwest School Road
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 605-3333
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 605-3333
Rank: #34 - 8834. - 88.
Bethel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
4700 Old River Road
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 646-3448
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 646-3448
Rank: #34 - 8834. - 88.
Blowing Rock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: PK-8
165 Morris Street
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
(828) 295-3204
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
(828) 295-3204
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the North Carolina average public schools science proficiency?
The North Carolina average public schools science proficiency is 63%% for 2024-25.
What are the public schools with the highest science proficiency in North Carolina?
The best top ranked public schools in North Carolina include Piedmont Middle School, Harris Road Middle School and Marvin Ridge Middle School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest science proficiency in North Carolina?
The public high school with the highest science proficiency in North Carolina is Challenger Early College High School, with a value of ≥95%. The public elementary school with the highest science proficiency is Piedmont Middle School, with a value of ≥99%.
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