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Carolina School Hub provides school rankings and test data on the best high schools in Charlotte, NC and its suburbs. See student growth information, assessment data and independent ratings on 104 high schools in the Charlotte area including Providence High School, Marvin Ridge High School, and Lake Norman Charter School.

The list below is not meant be used as a definitive guide to which area high school would be best for any individual student. For schools that are close to one another in rankings, differences in available data are in most cases very small.



Ranking of Charlotte Area's Best High Schools

Providence High School

# 1 High School in Charlotte Area
Charlotte, NC (Mecklenburg County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  2,048 Students
Average ACT Scores: 24

Providence High School is located in the 28270 ZIP Code area of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of A from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Providence High School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#7 high school in North Carolina
(98th percentile in state)

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Providence High School

# 1 High School in Charlotte Area
Charlotte, NC (Mecklenburg County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  2,048 Students
Average ACT Scores: 24
#7 high school in North Carolina
(98th percentile in state)

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Marvin Ridge High School

# 2 High School in Charlotte Area
Waxhaw, NC (Union County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  2,074 Students
Average ACT Scores: 24

Marvin Ridge High School is located in the 28173 ZIP Code area of Union County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of A from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Marvin Ridge High School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#8 high school in North Carolina
(98th percentile in state)

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Marvin Ridge High School

# 2 High School in Charlotte Area
Waxhaw, NC (Union County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  2,074 Students
Average ACT Scores: 24
#8 high school in North Carolina
(98th percentile in state)

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Lake Norman Charter School

# 3 High School in Charlotte Area
Huntersville, NC (Mecklenburg County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  2,215 Students
Average ACT Scores: 24

Lake Norman Charter School is located in the 28078 ZIP Code area of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of A from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Lake Norman Charter School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#10 high school in North Carolina
(98th percentile in state)
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Lake Norman Charter School

# 3 High School in Charlotte Area
Huntersville, NC (Mecklenburg County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  2,215 Students
Average ACT Scores: 24
#10 high school in North Carolina
(98th percentile in state)
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Weddington High School

# 4 High School in Charlotte Area
Matthews, NC (Union County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,836 Students
Average ACT Scores: 23

Weddington High School is located in the 28104 ZIP Code area of Union County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of A from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Weddington High School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#14 high school in North Carolina
(97th percentile in state)

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Weddington High School

# 4 High School in Charlotte Area
Matthews, NC (Union County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,836 Students
Average ACT Scores: 23
#14 high school in North Carolina
(97th percentile in state)

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Ardrey Kell High School

# 5 High School in Charlotte Area
Charlotte, NC (Mecklenburg County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  3,529 Students
Average ACT Scores: 23

Ardrey Kell High School is located in the 28277 ZIP Code area of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of A from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Ardrey Kell High School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#15 high school in North Carolina
(97th percentile in state)

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Ardrey Kell High School

# 5 High School in Charlotte Area
Charlotte, NC (Mecklenburg County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  3,529 Students
Average ACT Scores: 23
#15 high school in North Carolina
(97th percentile in state)

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Pine Lake Preparatory

# 6 High School in Charlotte Area
Mooresville, NC (Iredell County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  1,879 Students
Average ACT Scores: 23

Pine Lake Preparatory is located in the 28115 ZIP Code area of Iredell County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of A from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Pine Lake Preparatory has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#17 high school in North Carolina
(96th percentile in state)
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Pine Lake Preparatory

# 6 High School in Charlotte Area
Mooresville, NC (Iredell County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  1,879 Students
Average ACT Scores: 23
#17 high school in North Carolina
(96th percentile in state)
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Williams Secondary Montessori

# 7 High School in Charlotte Area
Charlotte, NC (Mecklenburg County)
Grades served: 7-12  ⋅  373 Students
Average ACT Scores: 23

Williams Secondary Montessori is located in the 28206 ZIP Code area of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Williams Secondary Montessori has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#21 high school in North Carolina
(95th percentile in state)

Williams Secondary Montessori

# 7 High School in Charlotte Area
Charlotte, NC (Mecklenburg County)
Grades served: 7-12  ⋅  373 Students
Average ACT Scores: 23
#21 high school in North Carolina
(95th percentile in state)

Myers Park High School

# 8 High School in Charlotte Area
Charlotte, NC (Mecklenburg County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  3,593 Students
Average ACT Scores: 22

Myers Park High School is located in the 28209 ZIP Code area of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Myers Park High School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#26 high school in North Carolina
(94th percentile in state)

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Myers Park High School

# 8 High School in Charlotte Area
Charlotte, NC (Mecklenburg County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  3,593 Students
Average ACT Scores: 22
#26 high school in North Carolina
(94th percentile in state)

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Community School of Davidson

# 9 High School in Charlotte Area
Davidson, NC (Mecklenburg County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  1,501 Students
Average ACT Scores: 22

Community School of Davidson is located in the 28036 ZIP Code area of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Community School of Davidson has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#27 high school in North Carolina
(94th percentile in state)
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Community School of Davidson

# 9 High School in Charlotte Area
Davidson, NC (Mecklenburg County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  1,501 Students
Average ACT Scores: 22
#27 high school in North Carolina
(94th percentile in state)
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Highland School of Technology

# 10 High School in Charlotte Area
Gastonia, NC (Gaston County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  514 Students
Average ACT Scores: 22

Highland School of Technology is located in the 28052 ZIP Code area of Gaston County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of A from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Highland School of Technology has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#28 high school in North Carolina
(94th percentile in state)

Highland School of Technology

# 10 High School in Charlotte Area
Gastonia, NC (Gaston County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  514 Students
Average ACT Scores: 22
#28 high school in North Carolina
(94th percentile in state)

Gray Stone Day

# 11 High School in Charlotte Area
Misenheimer, NC (Stanly County)
Grades served: 6-12  ⋅  751 Students
Average ACT Scores: 22

Gray Stone Day is located in the 28109 ZIP Code area of Stanly County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Gray Stone Day has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#29 high school in North Carolina
(94th percentile in state)
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Gray Stone Day

# 11 High School in Charlotte Area
Misenheimer, NC (Stanly County)
Grades served: 6-12  ⋅  751 Students
Average ACT Scores: 22
#29 high school in North Carolina
(94th percentile in state)
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Central Academy of Technology

# 12 High School in Charlotte Area
Monroe, NC (Union County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  821 Students
Average ACT Scores: 22

Central Academy of Technology is located in the 28112 ZIP Code area of Union County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of A from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Central Academy of Technology has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#30 high school in North Carolina
(93rd percentile in state)

Central Academy of Technology

# 12 High School in Charlotte Area
Monroe, NC (Union County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  821 Students
Average ACT Scores: 22
#30 high school in North Carolina
(93rd percentile in state)

Cox Mill High School

# 13 High School in Charlotte Area
Concord, NC (Cabarrus County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,762 Students
Average ACT Scores: 21

Cox Mill High School is located in the 28027 ZIP Code area of Cabarrus County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of A from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Cox Mill High School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#39 high school in North Carolina
(91st percentile in state)

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Cox Mill High School

# 13 High School in Charlotte Area
Concord, NC (Cabarrus County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,762 Students
Average ACT Scores: 21
#39 high school in North Carolina
(91st percentile in state)

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Cuthbertson High School

# 14 High School in Charlotte Area
Waxhaw, NC (Union County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,938 Students
Average ACT Scores: 21

Cuthbertson High School is located in the 28173 ZIP Code area of Union County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of A from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Cuthbertson High School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#43 high school in North Carolina
(90th percentile in state)

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Cuthbertson High School

# 14 High School in Charlotte Area
Waxhaw, NC (Union County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,938 Students
Average ACT Scores: 21
#43 high school in North Carolina
(90th percentile in state)

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William Amos Hough High School

# 15 High School in Charlotte Area
Cornelius, NC (Mecklenburg County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  2,518 Students
Average ACT Scores: 21

William Amos Hough High School is located in the 28031 ZIP Code area of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, William Amos Hough High School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#44 high school in North Carolina
(90th percentile in state)

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William Amos Hough High School

# 15 High School in Charlotte Area
Cornelius, NC (Mecklenburg County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  2,518 Students
Average ACT Scores: 21
#44 high school in North Carolina
(90th percentile in state)

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Northwest School of the Arts

# 16 High School in Charlotte Area
Charlotte, NC (Mecklenburg County)
Grades served: 6-12  ⋅  1,058 Students
Average ACT Scores: 21

Northwest School of the Arts is located in the 28216 ZIP Code area of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Northwest School of the Arts has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#48 high school in North Carolina
(89th percentile in state)

Northwest School of the Arts

# 16 High School in Charlotte Area
Charlotte, NC (Mecklenburg County)
Grades served: 6-12  ⋅  1,058 Students
Average ACT Scores: 21
#48 high school in North Carolina
(89th percentile in state)

North Lincoln High School

# 17 High School in Charlotte Area
Lincolnton, NC (Lincoln County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,079 Students
Average ACT Scores: 20

North Lincoln High School is located in the 28092 ZIP Code area of Lincoln County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, North Lincoln High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#52 high school in North Carolina
(88th percentile in state)

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North Lincoln High School

# 17 High School in Charlotte Area
Lincolnton, NC (Lincoln County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,079 Students
Average ACT Scores: 20
#52 high school in North Carolina
(88th percentile in state)

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Bradford Preparatory School

# 18 High School in Charlotte Area
Charlotte, NC (Cabarrus County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  1,511 Students
Average ACT Scores: 20

Bradford Preparatory School is located in the 28262 ZIP Code area of Cabarrus County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Bradford Preparatory School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#60 high school in North Carolina
(87th percentile in state)
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Bradford Preparatory School

# 18 High School in Charlotte Area
Charlotte, NC (Cabarrus County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  1,511 Students
Average ACT Scores: 20
#60 high school in North Carolina
(87th percentile in state)
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Hickory Ridge High School

# 19 High School in Charlotte Area
Harrisburg, NC (Cabarrus County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,720 Students
Average ACT Scores: 20

Hickory Ridge High School is located in the 28075 ZIP Code area of Cabarrus County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Hickory Ridge High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#68 high school in North Carolina
(85th percentile in state)

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Hickory Ridge High School

# 19 High School in Charlotte Area
Harrisburg, NC (Cabarrus County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,720 Students
Average ACT Scores: 20
#68 high school in North Carolina
(85th percentile in state)

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Lake Norman High School

# 20 High School in Charlotte Area
Mooresville, NC (Iredell County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,986 Students
Average ACT Scores: 20

Lake Norman High School is located in the 28117 ZIP Code area of Iredell County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Lake Norman High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#70 high school in North Carolina
(84th percentile in state)

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Lake Norman High School

# 20 High School in Charlotte Area
Mooresville, NC (Iredell County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,986 Students
Average ACT Scores: 20
#70 high school in North Carolina
(84th percentile in state)

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Corvian Community School

# 21 High School in Charlotte Area
Charlotte, NC (Mecklenburg County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  1,294 Students
Average ACT Scores: 20

Corvian Community School is located in the 28269 ZIP Code area of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Corvian Community School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#71 high school in North Carolina
(84th percentile in state)
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Corvian Community School

# 21 High School in Charlotte Area
Charlotte, NC (Mecklenburg County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  1,294 Students
Average ACT Scores: 20
#71 high school in North Carolina
(84th percentile in state)
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Union Academy

# 22 High School in Charlotte Area
Monroe, NC (Union County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  2,129 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19

Union Academy is located in the 28110 ZIP Code area of Union County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Union Academy has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#79 high school in North Carolina
(82nd percentile in state)
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Union Academy

# 22 High School in Charlotte Area
Monroe, NC (Union County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  2,129 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19
#79 high school in North Carolina
(82nd percentile in state)
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Langtree Charter Academy

# 23 High School in Charlotte Area
Mooresville, NC (Iredell County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  1,531 Students
Average ACT Scores: 20

Langtree Charter Academy is located in the 28117 ZIP Code area of Iredell County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Langtree Charter Academy has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#80 high school in North Carolina
(82nd percentile in state)
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Langtree Charter Academy

# 23 High School in Charlotte Area
Mooresville, NC (Iredell County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  1,531 Students
Average ACT Scores: 20
#80 high school in North Carolina
(82nd percentile in state)
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Lincoln Charter School

# 24 High School in Charlotte Area
Denver, NC (Lincoln County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  2,263 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19

Lincoln Charter School is located in the 28037 ZIP Code area of Lincoln County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Lincoln Charter School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#83 high school in North Carolina
(82nd percentile in state)
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Lincoln Charter School

# 24 High School in Charlotte Area
Denver, NC (Lincoln County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  2,263 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19
#83 high school in North Carolina
(82nd percentile in state)
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Northwest Cabarrus High School

# 25 High School in Charlotte Area
Concord, NC (Cabarrus County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,138 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19

Northwest Cabarrus High School is located in the 28027 ZIP Code area of Cabarrus County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Northwest Cabarrus High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#86 high school in North Carolina
(81st percentile in state)

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Northwest Cabarrus High School

# 25 High School in Charlotte Area
Concord, NC (Cabarrus County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,138 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19
#86 high school in North Carolina
(81st percentile in state)

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Jackson Day School

# 26 High School in Charlotte Area
Charlotte, NC (Mecklenburg County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  817 Students
Average ACT Scores: 20

Jackson Day School is located in the 28214 ZIP Code area of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Jackson Day School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#93 high school in North Carolina
(79th percentile in state)
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Jackson Day School

# 26 High School in Charlotte Area
Charlotte, NC (Mecklenburg County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  817 Students
Average ACT Scores: 20
#93 high school in North Carolina
(79th percentile in state)
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East Mecklenburg High School

# 27 High School in Charlotte Area
Charlotte, NC (Mecklenburg County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  2,409 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19

East Mecklenburg High School is located in the 28212 ZIP Code area of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, East Mecklenburg High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#95 high school in North Carolina
(79th percentile in state)

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East Mecklenburg High School

# 27 High School in Charlotte Area
Charlotte, NC (Mecklenburg County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  2,409 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19
#95 high school in North Carolina
(79th percentile in state)

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South Iredell High School

# 28 High School in Charlotte Area
Statesville, NC (Iredell County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,711 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19

South Iredell High School is located in the 28677 ZIP Code area of Iredell County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, South Iredell High School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#111 high school in North Carolina
(75th percentile in state)

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South Iredell High School

# 28 High School in Charlotte Area
Statesville, NC (Iredell County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,711 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19
#111 high school in North Carolina
(75th percentile in state)

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Mountain Island Charter School

# 29 High School in Charlotte Area
Mt. Holly, NC (Gaston County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  1,703 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19

Mountain Island Charter School is located in the 28120 ZIP Code area of Gaston County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Mountain Island Charter School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#119 high school in North Carolina
(73rd percentile in state)
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Mountain Island Charter School

# 29 High School in Charlotte Area
Mt. Holly, NC (Gaston County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  1,703 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19
#119 high school in North Carolina
(73rd percentile in state)
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East Lincoln High School

# 30 High School in Charlotte Area
Denver, NC (Lincoln County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,047 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19

East Lincoln High School is located in the 28037 ZIP Code area of Lincoln County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, East Lincoln High School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#122 high school in North Carolina
(73rd percentile in state)

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East Lincoln High School

# 30 High School in Charlotte Area
Denver, NC (Lincoln County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,047 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19
#122 high school in North Carolina
(73rd percentile in state)

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South Point High School

# 31 High School in Charlotte Area
Belmont, NC (Gaston County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  955 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19

South Point High School is located in the 28012 ZIP Code area of Gaston County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, South Point High School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#123 high school in North Carolina
(73rd percentile in state)

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South Point High School

# 31 High School in Charlotte Area
Belmont, NC (Gaston County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  955 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19
#123 high school in North Carolina
(73rd percentile in state)

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Butler High School

# 32 High School in Charlotte Area
Matthews, NC (Mecklenburg County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,876 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18

Butler High School is located in the 28105 ZIP Code area of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Butler High School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#127 high school in North Carolina
(72nd percentile in state)

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Butler High School

# 32 High School in Charlotte Area
Matthews, NC (Mecklenburg County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,876 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18
#127 high school in North Carolina
(72nd percentile in state)

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Bandys High School

# 33 High School in Charlotte Area
Catawba, NC (Catawba County)
Grades served: PK-12  ⋅  855 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18

Bandys High School is located in the 28609 ZIP Code area of Catawba County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Bandys High School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#135 high school in North Carolina
(70th percentile in state)

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Bandys High School

# 33 High School in Charlotte Area
Catawba, NC (Catawba County)
Grades served: PK-12  ⋅  855 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18
#135 high school in North Carolina
(70th percentile in state)

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Piedmont Community Charter School

# 34 High School in Charlotte Area
Gastonia, NC (Gaston County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  1,906 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18

Piedmont Community Charter School is located in the 28052 ZIP Code area of Gaston County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Piedmont Community Charter School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#137 high school in North Carolina
(69th percentile in state)
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Piedmont Community Charter School

# 34 High School in Charlotte Area
Gastonia, NC (Gaston County)
Grades served: K-12  ⋅  1,906 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18
#137 high school in North Carolina
(69th percentile in state)
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Porter Ridge High School

# 35 High School in Charlotte Area
Indian Trail, NC (Union County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,754 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18

Porter Ridge High School is located in the 28079 ZIP Code area of Union County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Porter Ridge High School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#142 high school in North Carolina
(68th percentile in state)

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Porter Ridge High School

# 35 High School in Charlotte Area
Indian Trail, NC (Union County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,754 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18
#142 high school in North Carolina
(68th percentile in state)

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Fred T Foard High School

# 36 High School in Charlotte Area
Newton, NC (Catawba County)
Grades served: PK-12  ⋅  939 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18

Fred T Foard High School is located in the 28658 ZIP Code area of Catawba County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Fred T Foard High School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#143 high school in North Carolina
(68th percentile in state)

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Fred T Foard High School

# 36 High School in Charlotte Area
Newton, NC (Catawba County)
Grades served: PK-12  ⋅  939 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18
#143 high school in North Carolina
(68th percentile in state)

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Forestview High School

# 37 High School in Charlotte Area
Gastonia, NC (Gaston County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,081 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18

Forestview High School is located in the 28056 ZIP Code area of Gaston County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Forestview High School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#144 high school in North Carolina
(68th percentile in state)

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Forestview High School

# 37 High School in Charlotte Area
Gastonia, NC (Gaston County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,081 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18
#144 high school in North Carolina
(68th percentile in state)

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Parkwood High School

# 38 High School in Charlotte Area
Monroe, NC (Union County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,061 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18

Parkwood High School is located in the 28112 ZIP Code area of Union County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Parkwood High School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#152 high school in North Carolina
(66th percentile in state)

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Parkwood High School

# 38 High School in Charlotte Area
Monroe, NC (Union County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,061 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18
#152 high school in North Carolina
(66th percentile in state)

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Piedmont High School

# 39 High School in Charlotte Area
Monroe, NC (Union County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,265 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18

Piedmont High School is located in the 28110 ZIP Code area of Union County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Piedmont High School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#154 high school in North Carolina
(66th percentile in state)

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Piedmont High School

# 39 High School in Charlotte Area
Monroe, NC (Union County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,265 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18
#154 high school in North Carolina
(66th percentile in state)

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Charlotte Lab School

# 40 High School in Charlotte Area
Charlotte, NC (Mecklenburg County)
Grades served: K-11  ⋅  991 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18

Charlotte Lab School is located in the 28208 ZIP Code area of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of D from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Charlotte Lab School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#160 high school in North Carolina
(64th percentile in state)
CHARTER SCHOOL

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Charlotte Lab School

# 40 High School in Charlotte Area
Charlotte, NC (Mecklenburg County)
Grades served: K-11  ⋅  991 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18
#160 high school in North Carolina
(64th percentile in state)
CHARTER SCHOOL

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Rankings for the best high schools in the Charlotte area were created independently by Carolina School Hub. The test data for this site was derived from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and South Carolina Department of Education.

You can click on a specific school name above for more information on test scores, student data and more.

High Schools in Charlotte NC Area - Click any of the pushpins below to see more details on each school


On this site, you'll find SAT data and/or other assessment information for the best high schools in Charlotte and its suburbs - as well as in other major metro areas in the Carolinas. Use Carolina School Hub as your starting point for researching public high schools in North Carolina and South Carolina. Here you'll also find rankings of the best elementary schools in Charlotte and the best middle schools in Charlotte and its suburbs.

High Schools on this page were drawn from the following counties:

Deciding on a High School

Deciding which Charlotte area high school is best for your child requires consideration of a number of factors. Most area high schools offer a well-rounded curriculum, without an area of true specialization. Others may be more specialized in terms of their curriculum.

In addition, some high schools in Charlotte and its North Carolina suburbs offer a wide range of sports and other extracurricular activities, while others offer a more limited set of opportunities. One size does not fit all when it comes to choosing a high school in the Charlotte area.