Best High Schools in the Charlotte, NC Area
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 105 high schools in the Charlotte area including Marvin Ridge High School, Central Academy of Technology, and Highland School of Technology.
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
Hickory High School
# 41 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 18
Hickory High School is located in the 28601 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, Hickory High School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#151 high school in North Carolina(68th percentile in state)
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Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail
# 42 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 18
Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail is located in the 28079 ZIP Code area of Union County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#158 high school in North Carolina| (66th percentile in state) |
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Parkwood High School
# 43 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage 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 >>
#172 high school in North Carolina(63rd percentile in state)
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Butler High School
# 44 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage 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 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#175 high school in North Carolina(63rd percentile in state)
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Maiden High School
# 45 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 17
Maiden High School is located in the 28650 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, Maiden High School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#196 high school in North Carolina(58th percentile in state)
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West Stanly High School
# 46 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 17
West Stanly High School is located in the 28129 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, West Stanly High School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#202 high school in North Carolina(57th percentile in state)
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Saint Stephens High School
# 47 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 17
Saint Stephens High School is located in the 28601 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, Saint Stephens High School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#203 high school in North Carolina(57th percentile in state)
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East Gaston High School
# 48 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 17
East Gaston High School is located in the 28120 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, East Gaston High School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#206 high school in North Carolina(56th percentile in state)
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Carson High School
# 49 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 17
Carson High School is located in the 28023 ZIP Code area of Rowan County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Carson High School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#214 high school in North Carolina(54th percentile in state)
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East Rowan High School
# 50 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 17
East Rowan High School is located in the 28146 ZIP Code area of Rowan County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, East Rowan High School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#216 high school in North Carolina(54th percentile in state)
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Queen's Grant Community School
# 51 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 17
Queen's Grant Community School is located in the 28227 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, Queen's Grant Community School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#217 high school in North Carolina| (54th percentile in state) |
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Mount Pleasant High School
# 52 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 17
Mount Pleasant High School is located in the 28124 ZIP Code area of Cabarrus County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Mount Pleasant High School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#218 high school in North Carolina(54th percentile in state)
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Ballantyne Ridge High School
# 53 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 17
Ballantyne Ridge High School is located in the 28277 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, Ballantyne Ridge High School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#225 high school in North Carolina(52nd percentile in state)
Lincolnton High School
# 54 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 17
Lincolnton High School is located in the 28092 ZIP Code area of Lincoln County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Lincolnton High School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#228 high school in North Carolina(51st percentile in state)
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual High School
# 55 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 17
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual High School is located in the 28217 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, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual High School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#236 high school in North Carolina(50th percentile in state)
Piedmont Community Charter School
# 56 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 17
Piedmont Community Charter School is located in the 28054 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 >>
#238 high school in North Carolina| (49th percentile in state) |
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West Lincoln High School
# 57 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 17
West Lincoln High School is located in the 28092 ZIP Code area of Lincoln County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, West Lincoln High School has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#242 high school in North Carolina(49th percentile in state)
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Stuart W Cramer High School
# 58 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 17
Stuart W Cramer 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, Stuart W Cramer High School has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#251 high school in North Carolina(47th percentile in state)
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Bunker Hill High School
# 59 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 17
Bunker Hill High School is located in the 28610 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, Bunker Hill High School has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#255 high school in North Carolina(46th percentile in state)
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West Cabarrus High School
# 60 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 16
West Cabarrus High School is located in the 28027 ZIP Code area of Cabarrus County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, West Cabarrus High School has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#266 high school in North Carolina(43rd percentile in state)
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Cherryville High School
# 61 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 17
Cherryville High School is located in the 28021 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, Cherryville High School has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#268 high school in North Carolina(43rd percentile in state)
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Hopewell High School
# 62 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 16
Hopewell High School is located in the 28078 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, Hopewell High School has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#272 high school in North Carolina(42nd percentile in state)
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Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology
# 63 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 17
Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology is located in the 28208 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, Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#273 high school in North Carolina(42nd percentile in state)
Newton-Conover High School
# 64 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 17
Newton-Conover 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, Newton-Conover High School has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#279 high school in North Carolina(41st percentile in state)
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North Stanly High School
# 65 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 17
North Stanly High School is located in the 28127 ZIP Code area of Stanly County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, North Stanly High School has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#281 high school in North Carolina(40th percentile in state)
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Palisades High School
# 66 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 16
Palisades High School is located in the 28278 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, Palisades High School has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#288 high school in North Carolina(39th percentile in state)
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South Rowan High School
# 67 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 16
South Rowan High School is located in the 28023 ZIP Code area of Rowan County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, South Rowan High School has received a 4-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#299 high school in North Carolina(36th percentile in state)
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Jackson Day School
# 68 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 16
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 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#303 high school in North Carolina| (36th percentile in state) |
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North Iredell High School
# 69 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 16
North Iredell High School is located in the 28660 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, North Iredell High School has received a 4-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#311 high school in North Carolina(34th percentile in state)
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Sugar Creek Charter School
# 70 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 16
Sugar Creek Charter School is located in the 28206 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, Sugar Creek Charter School has received a 4-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#313 high school in North Carolina| (33rd percentile in state) |
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Central Cabarrus High School
# 71 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 16
Central Cabarrus High School is located in the 28025 ZIP Code area of Cabarrus County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Central Cabarrus High School has received a 4-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#326 high school in North Carolina(31st percentile in state)
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West Rowan High School
# 72 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 16
West Rowan High School is located in the 28125 ZIP Code area of Rowan County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of D from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, West Rowan High School has received a 4-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#334 high school in North Carolina(29th percentile in state)
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Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy
# 73 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 16
Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy is located in the 28078 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, Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#336 high school in North Carolina| (29th percentile in state) |
Charlotte Lab School
# 74 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 16
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 3-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#346 high school in North Carolina| (26th percentile in state) |
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Jay M Robinson High School
# 75 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 16
Jay M Robinson High School is located in the 28027 ZIP Code area of Cabarrus County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Jay M Robinson High School has received a 3-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#349 high school in North Carolina(26th percentile in state)
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Concord High School
# 76 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 16
Concord High School is located in the 28025 ZIP Code area of Cabarrus County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Concord High School has received a 3-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#350 high school in North Carolina(26th percentile in state)
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North Gaston High School
# 77 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 16
North Gaston High School is located in the 28034 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, North Gaston High School has received a 3-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#351 high school in North Carolina(25th percentile in state)
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Mallard Creek High School
# 78 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 16
Mallard Creek High School is located in the 28269 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, Mallard Creek High School has received a 3-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#353 high school in North Carolina(25th percentile in state)
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A L Brown High School
# 79 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 16
A L Brown High School is located in the 28083 ZIP Code area of Cabarrus County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of D from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, A L Brown High School has received a 3-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#359 high school in North Carolina(24th percentile in state)
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South Stanly High School
# 80 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 16
South Stanly High School is located in the 28128 ZIP Code area of Stanly County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, South Stanly High School has received a 3-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#360 high school in North Carolina(23rd percentile in state)
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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.
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:
- Mecklenburg County, NC
- Iredell County, NC
- Catawba County, NC
- Gaston County, NC
- Lincoln County, NC
- Cabarrus County, NC
- Union County, NC
- Stanly County, NC
- Rowan County, NC
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.