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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Mecklenburg County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 77 public middle schools serving 61,699 students in Mecklenburg County, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mecklenburg County, NC are Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy, Lake Norman Charter and Jay M. Robinson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mecklenburg County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Mecklenburg County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Mecklenburg County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5225 Seventy-seven Center Dr
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Gr: K-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Lake Norman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12435 Old Statesville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-8600
Gr: K-12 | 2,222 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Jay M. Robinson Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5925 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6944
Gr: 6-8 | 1,333 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Rea Farms Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11532 Golf Links Drive
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0723
Gr: K-8 | 1,098 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Community School Of Davidson
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
404 Armour Street
Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 897-8061
Gr: K-12 | 1,631 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Community House Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9500 Community House Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0689
Gr: 6-8 | 1,425 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Davidson K-8 School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
635 South St
Davidson, NC 28036
(980) 343-3900
Gr: K-8 | 1,185 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Telra Institute
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4150 Mckee Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 727-2530
Gr: K-9 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Bailey Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11900 Bailey Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031
(980) 343-1068
Gr: 6-8 | 1,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
Socrates Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3909 Weddington Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1711
Gr: K-12 | 1,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1111.
Williams Secondary Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2400 Carmine St
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-0040
Gr: 7-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Randolph Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4400 Water Oak Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,215 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
Piedmont Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1241 E 10th St
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-5435
Gr: 6-8 | 1,108 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1414.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7030 Nations Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-3066
Gr: 5-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1515.
Northwest School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1415 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5500
Gr: 6-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1616.
South Charlotte Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8040 Strawberry Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-3670
Gr: 6-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1717.
Corvian Community School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4041 Johnston Oehler Road
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 717-7550
Gr: K-12 | 1,376 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1818.
Crestdale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
940 Sam Newell Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5755
Gr: 6-8 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1919.
North Academy Of World Languages
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12201 Hambright Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0743
Gr: K-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2020.
South Academy Of International Languages
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8300 Nations Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-5815
Gr: K-8 | 1,259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2121.
Bradford Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2502 Salome Church Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 549-0080
Gr: K-12 | 1,566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2222.
Francis Bradley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13345 Beatties Ford Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-5750
Gr: 6-8 | 1,089 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
Jackson Day School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1209 Little Rock Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 391-5516
Gr: K-12 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2525.
Mint Hill Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11501 Idlewild Road
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5439
Gr: 6-8 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2626.
Carmel Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5001 Camilla Dr
Charlotte, NC 28226
(980) 343-6705
Gr: 6-8 | 1,004 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2727.
Queen's Grant Community School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6400 Matthews Mint Hill Road
Charlotte, NC 28227
(704) 573-6611
Gr: K-12 | 1,335 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2828.
Collinswood Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5621 Flagstaff Drive
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-5820
Gr: K-8 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2929.
Pioneer Springs Community School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9232 Bob Beatty Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 494-0777
Gr: K-12 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3030.
Alexander Graham Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1800 Runnymede Lane
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-5810
Gr: 6-8 | 1,187 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3131.
Charlotte Lab School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2045 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 464-3830
Gr: K-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3232.
East Voyager Academy Of Charlotte
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7429 Tuckaseegee Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 412-6988
Gr: K-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3333.
Coulwood Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Kentberry Dr
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6090
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3434.
Oaklawn Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1810 Oaklawn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Gr: K-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3535.
Sugar Creek Charter
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4101 N Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
(704) 509-5470
Gr: K-12 | 1,591 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mecklenburg County, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mecklenburg County, NC include Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy, Lake Norman Charter and Jay M. Robinson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mecklenburg County?
76 public middle schools are located in Mecklenburg County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mecklenburg County?
Mecklenburg County public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Mecklenburg County are often viewed compared to one another?

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