For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,731 students in 28262, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28262, NC are Bradford Preparatory School, Tmsa Charlotte and Gov's Village Stem (Upper). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28262 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28262, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28262, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bradford Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2502 Salome Church Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 549-0080
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 549-0080
Gr: K-12 | 1,566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Tmsa Charlotte
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9108 Mallard Creek Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 321-7744
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 321-7744
Gr: K-12 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Gov's Village Stem (Upper)
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7810 Neal Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5775
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5775
Gr: 5-8 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
James Martin Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6301 University Pointe Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5382
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5382
Gr: 6-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Turning Point Middle School
Alternative School
2300 W Sugar Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5681
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5681
Gr: 6-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28262, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28262, NC include Bradford Preparatory School, Tmsa Charlotte and Gov's Village Stem (Upper).
How many public middle schools are located in 28262?
5 public middle schools are located in 28262.
What is the racial composition of students in 28262?
28262 public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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