For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 4,626 students in 28277, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28277, NC are Jay M. Robinson Middle School, Rea Farms Steam Academy and Community House Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28277 have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28277, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28277, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jay M. Robinson Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5925 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6944
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6944
Gr: 6-8 | 1,333 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Rea Farms Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11532 Golf Links Drive
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0723
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0723
Gr: K-8 | 1,098 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Community House Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9500 Community House Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0689
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0689
Gr: 6-8 | 1,425 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
South Charlotte Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8040 Strawberry Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-3670
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-3670
Gr: 6-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28277, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28277, NC include Jay M. Robinson Middle School, Rea Farms Steam Academy and Community House Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28277?
4 public middle schools are located in 28277.
What is the racial composition of students in 28277?
28277 public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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