Best 28217 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,626 students in 28217, NC (there are 5 private schools, serving 204 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 28217, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).

The top-ranked public schools in 28217, NC are Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy, Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual School and South Academy Of International Languages. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 28217 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28217, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).