For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 633 students in 28203, NC (there are , serving 222 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 28203, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28203, NC are Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus and Marie G Davis School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28203 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28203, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28203, NC 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 E. Park Ave
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-2240
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-2240
Gr: 3-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Marie G Davis School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3351 Griffith St
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-0006
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-0006
Gr: K-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
28203, North Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3343 W Griffith St
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-5832
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-5832
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28203, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28203, NC include Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus and Marie G Davis School.
How many public schools are located in 28203?
2 public schools are located in 28203.
What percentage of students in 28203 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 28203 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28203?
28203 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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