For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,326 students in 28216, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28216, NC are Northwest School Of The Arts, Oaklawn Language Academy and Mountain Island Lake Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28216 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28216, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28216, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1415 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5500
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5500
Gr: 6-12 | 1,008 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Oaklawn Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1810 Oaklawn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Gr: K-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Mountain Island Lake Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7905 Pleasant Grove Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6948
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6948
Gr: PK-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
28216, North Carolina 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-9306
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-9306
Gr: 3-5 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-3066
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-3066
Gr: 6-8 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6067
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6067
Gr: K-5
1810 Oaklawn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Gr: K-3 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28216, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28216, NC include Northwest School Of The Arts, Oaklawn Language Academy and Mountain Island Lake Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 28216?
3 public middle schools are located in 28216.
What is the racial composition of students in 28216?
28216 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% 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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