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Best Science Proficiency Public Schools in North Carolina (2026)

Public schools in North Carolina achieve an average science proficiency of 63% (2026).
The public schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest science proficiency in North Carolina is Piedmont Middle School, with ≥99%.
Science Proficiency Range: 92% 99% Avg. Science Proficiency: 95%

Top Science Proficiency Public Schools in North Carolina (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Piedmont Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: ≥99%
Grades: 6-8
1241 E 10th St
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-5435
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Harris Road Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 96%
Grades: 6-8
1251 Patriot Blvd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6470
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Marvin Ridge Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 96%
Grades: 6-8
2831 Crane Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1510
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Antioch Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-5
3101 Antioch Church Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-3005
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
The Brawley School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 6-8
132 Swift Arrow Drive
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 892-4711
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Brown Summit Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 6-8
4720 Nc Highway 150 East
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 656-0432
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Challenger Early College High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
2550 Hwy 70 Se
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 485-2980
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
The Expedition School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-8
437 Dimmocks Mill Rd Ste 33
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 245-8432
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Gray Stone Day
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 6-12
49464 Merner Terrace
Misenheimer, NC 28109
(704) 463-0567
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Highland School Of Technology
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
1600 N Morris Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 810-8816
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Lee Early College
(Reading: 80-89%)
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-13
1105 Kelly Drive
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 888-4502
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Magellan Charter
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 3-8
9324 Baileywick Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 844-0277
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Marvin Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: PK-5
9700 Marvin School Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-6357
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-8
5225 Seventy-seven Center Dr
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Nesbitt Discovery Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
175 Bingham Rd Ste 10
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 271-4521
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Oak Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: PK-5
2050 Oak Ridge Road
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 643-8410
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Oakwood Middle Ib School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 6-8
321 Clegg Street
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-7354
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Peak Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-8
1601 Orchard Villas Ave
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 377-1552
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Providence Spring Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-5
10045 Providence Church Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6935
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Stem Early High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 6-8
219 Charles Street
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 738-2260
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
Weddington Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: PK-5
3927 Twelve Mile Creek Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6317
Rank: #4 - 224. - 22.
White Oak Elementary School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: PK-5
1512 White Oak Church Rd
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 694-0202
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Bailey Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 95%
Grades: 6-8
11900 Bailey Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031
(980) 343-1068
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Mills Park Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 95%
Grades: 6-8
441 Mills Park Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 466-1500
Rank: #25 - 3025. - 30.
Apex Friendship Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 6-8
7701 Humie Olive Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-8960
Rank: #25 - 3025. - 30.
Henderson Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 94%
Grades: K-12
1071 Old Epsom Rd
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 598-1038
Rank: #25 - 3025. - 30.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 6-8
3400 Rogers Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6204
Rank: #25 - 3025. - 30.
Hope Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 6-8
2995 Mills Road
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 355-7071
Rank: #25 - 3025. - 30.
Jay M. Robinson Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 6-8
5925 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6944
Rank: #25 - 3025. - 30.
Weddington Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 6-8
5903 Deal Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6318
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Davis Drive Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 93%
Grades: 6-8
2101 Davis Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 387-3033
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Hickory Ridge Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 93%
Grades: 6-8
7336 Raging Ridge Rd
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6490
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Northwest Guilford Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 93%
Grades: 6-8
5300 Northwest School Road
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 605-3333
Rank: #34 - 8834. - 88.
Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
4700 Old River Road
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 646-3448
Rank: #34 - 8834. - 88.
Blowing Rock Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: PK-8
165 Morris Street
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
(828) 295-3204
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the North Carolina average public schools science proficiency?
The North Carolina average public schools science proficiency is 63%% for 2026.
What are the public schools with the highest science proficiency in North Carolina?
The best top-ranked public schools in North Carolina include Piedmont Middle School, Harris Road Middle School and Marvin Ridge Middle School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest science proficiency in North Carolina?
The public high school with the highest science proficiency in North Carolina is Challenger Early College High School, with a value of ≥95%. The public elementary school with the highest science proficiency is Piedmont Middle School, with a value of ≥99%.

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