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Best 28273 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,123 students in 28273, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28273, NC are Unity Classical Charter School, Kennedy Middle School and Southwest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28273 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28273, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28273, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Unity Classical Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14613 Steele Creek Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
(704) 504-8460
Gr: K-8 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Kennedy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 Gallant Ln
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-5540
Gr: 6-8 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13624 Steele Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-5006
Gr: 6-8 | 1,205 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28273, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28273, NC include Unity Classical Charter School, Kennedy Middle School and Southwest Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28273?
3 public middle schools are located in 28273.
What is the racial composition of students in 28273?
28273 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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