For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,564 students in 28205, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 28205, NC are Military And Global Leadership, Hawthorne Academy Of Health Sciences and Garinger High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28205 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28205, 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 28205 have a Graduation Rate of 48%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hawthorne Academy Of Health Sciences, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28205, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Military And Global Leadership
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1411 Hawthorne Lane Ste A
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6011
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6011
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Hawthorne Academy Of Health Sciences
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1411 Hawthorne Ln
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6011
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6011
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Garinger High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6450
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6450
Gr: 9-12 | 1,877 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Commonwealth High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5112 Central Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 899-4998
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 899-4998
Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 28205, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 28205, NC include Military And Global Leadership, Hawthorne Academy Of Health Sciences and Garinger High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28205?
4 public high schools are located in 28205.
What is the racial composition of students in 28205?
28205 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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