For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,829 students in 28215, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 28215, NC are Northridge Middle School, Cochrane Collegiate Academy and Kipp Charlotte. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» middle schools in zipcode 28215 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28215, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28215, NC ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7601 The Plaza
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-5015
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-5015
Gr: 6-8 | 1,046 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Cochrane Collegiate Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Starhaven Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6460
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6460
Gr: 6-12 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Kipp Charlotte
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
931 Wilann Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 537-2044
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 537-2044
Gr: K-8 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
28215, North Carolina ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eastside Stream Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8000 Robinson Church Road
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 272-8308
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 272-8308
Gr: K-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28215, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28215, NC include Northridge Middle School, Cochrane Collegiate Academy and Kipp Charlotte.
How many public middle schools are located in 28215?
3 public middle schools are located in 28215.
What is the racial composition of students in 28215?
28215 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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