For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,257 students in 28278, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 28278, NC are Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy and Berryhill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28278 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28278, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28278, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5203 Shopton Rd
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 505-8344
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 505-8344
Grades: K-8
| 836 students
Rank: #22.
Berryhill School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10501 Windy Grove Rd
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-6100
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-6100
Grades: PK-8
| 421 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28278, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28278, NC include Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy and Berryhill School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28278?
2 public middle schools are located in 28278.
What is the racial composition of students in 28278?
28278 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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