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Best 28025 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,868 students in 28025, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 42 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 28025, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28025, NC are Central Cabarrus High School, R Brown Mcallister Elementary School and Coltrane-webb Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28025 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28025, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28025, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Cabarrus High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
505 Hwy 49 S
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6570
Gr: 9-12 | 1,369 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
R Brown Mcallister Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
505 Sunnyside Drive Se
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6270
Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Coltrane-webb Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
541 Sunnyside Drive Se
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6150
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Patriots Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1510 Holden Ave Sw
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6230
Gr: K-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Weddington Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4401 Weddington Road
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6350
Gr: K-5 | 1,038 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Concord High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
481 Burrage Road Ne
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,128 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
C C Griffin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7650 Griffin's Gate Drive
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6410
Gr: 6-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
A T Allen Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3939 Abilene Rd
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6050
Gr: K-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Rocky River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5454 Rocky River Road
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6290
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Concord Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Gold Rush Drive
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6430
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
W M Irvin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Gold Rush Drive
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6330
Gr: PK-5 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1212.
Cabarrus Co Opportunity School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Marsh Avenue Nw
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-5800
Gr: 6-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute
421 Medical Park Dr Ne
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6860
Gr: 9-11 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 28025, NC?
How many public schools are located in 28025?
13 public schools are located in 28025.
What percentage of students in 28025 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 28025 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28025?
28025 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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