For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,868 students in 28025, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 42 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 28025, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28025, NC are Central Cabarrus High School, R Brown Mcallister Elementary School and Coltrane-webb Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28025 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28025, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28025, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Cabarrus High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 Hwy 49 S
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6570
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6570
Gr: 9-12 | 1,369 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
R Brown Mcallister Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 Sunnyside Drive Se
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6270
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6270
Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Coltrane-webb Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
541 Sunnyside Drive Se
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6150
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6150
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Patriots Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1510 Holden Ave Sw
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6230
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6230
Gr: K-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Weddington Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4401 Weddington Road
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6350
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6350
Gr: K-5 | 1,038 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Concord High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
481 Burrage Road Ne
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6000
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,128 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
C C Griffin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7650 Griffin's Gate Drive
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6410
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6410
Gr: 6-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
A T Allen Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3939 Abilene Rd
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6050
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6050
Gr: K-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Rocky River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5454 Rocky River Road
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6290
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6290
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Concord Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Gold Rush Drive
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6430
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6430
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
W M Irvin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Gold Rush Drive
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6330
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6330
Gr: PK-5 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1212.
Cabarrus Co Opportunity School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Marsh Avenue Nw
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-5800
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-5800
Gr: 6-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
421 Medical Park Dr Ne
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6860
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6860
Gr: 9-11 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28025, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28025, NC include Central Cabarrus High School, R Brown Mcallister Elementary School and Coltrane-webb Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28025?
13 public schools are located in 28025.
What percentage of students in 28025 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 28025 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28025?
28025 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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