For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,983 students in 28210, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28210, NC are Collinswood Language Academy and Quail Hollow Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28210 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28210, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28210, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-8 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Quail Hollow Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Smithfield Church Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3620
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3620
Gr: 6-8 | 1,090 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28210, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28210, NC include Collinswood Language Academy and Quail Hollow Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28210?
2 public middle schools are located in 28210.
What is the racial composition of students in 28210?
28210 public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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