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Best Concord Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 7,900 students in Concord, NC. The top-ranked public middle schools in Concord, NC are Harris Road Middle School, J N Fries Magnet School and Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Concord, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Concord have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Concord, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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
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 middle schools in Concord, NC?
How many public middle schools are located in Concord?
12 public middle schools are located in Concord.
What is the racial composition of students in Concord?
Concord public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Concord are often viewed compared to one another?

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