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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 28027 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 18,839 students in 28027, NC (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,606 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 28027, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28027, NC are Cabarrus Early College Of Technology, Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll and Cox Mill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28027 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28027, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28027, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cabarrus Early College Of Technology
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
670 Concord Parkway North
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6750
Gr: 9-13 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cabarrus-kannapolis Early Coll
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1531 Trinity Church Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6780
Gr: 9-13 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Cox Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1450 Cox Mill Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6170
Gr: K-5 | 1,086 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Cox Mill High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1355 Cox Mill Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,772 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
W R Odell Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1885 Odell School Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6030
Gr: 3-5 | 1,052 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Harris Road Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1251 Patriot Blvd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6470
Gr: 6-8 | 1,368 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Northwest Cabarrus High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5130 Nw Cabarrus Drive
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6720
Gr: 9-12 | 1,142 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
W R Odell Primary
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Dragon Pride Dr
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6760
Gr: K-2 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
J N Fries Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
133 Stonecrest Circle Sw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6510
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Jay M Robinson High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Pitts School Road Sw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6660
Gr: 9-12 | 1,210 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1111.
Pitts School Road Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
720 Pitts School Road Sw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6250
Gr: K-5 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1212.
West Cabarrus High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4100 Weddington Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-5970
Gr: 9-12 | 1,627 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1313.
Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4511 Weddington Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6820
Gr: K-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1414.
Northwest Cabarrus Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5140 Nw Cabarrus Drive
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6550
Gr: 6-8 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1515.
Performance Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4521 Weddington Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1616.
Harold E. Winkler Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4501 Weddington Rd Nw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6450
Gr: 6-8 | 1,094 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1717.
Carl A Furr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2725 Clover Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6110
Gr: K-5 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1818.
Carolina International School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9545 Poplar Tent Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 455-3847
Gr: K-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1919.
Valor Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
355 Poplar Crossing Dr Nw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 789-2500
Gr: K-12 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2020.
Wolf Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Wolf Meadow Drive Sw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6390
Gr: K-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2121.
Winecoff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
375 Winecoff Sch Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6370
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Roberta Road Middle School
4850 Roberta Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6840
Gr: 6-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 28027, NC?
How many public schools are located in 28027?
22 public schools are located in 28027.
What percentage of students in 28027 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 28027 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28027?
28027 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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