Best 28212 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,595 students in 28212, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28212, NC are Mcclintock Middle School, Albemarle Road Middle School and Charlotte East Language Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28212 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28212, 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 Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28212, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcclintock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1925 Rama Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6425
Gr: 6-8 | 1,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Albemarle Road Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6900 Democracy Drive
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6420
Gr: 6-8 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Charlotte East Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6108 Wilora Lake Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-0380
Gr: K-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28212, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28212, NC include Mcclintock Middle School, Albemarle Road Middle School and Charlotte East Language Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 28212?
3 public middle schools are located in 28212.
What is the racial composition of students in 28212?
28212 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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