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
Marvin Ridge High School
# 1 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage 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 >>
#7 high school in North Carolina(99th percentile in state)
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Central Academy of Technology
# 2 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 24
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 >>
#9 high school in North Carolina(98th percentile in state)
Highland School of Technology
# 3 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 24
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 >>
#10 high school in North Carolina(98th percentile in state)
Providence High School
# 4 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 23
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 >>
#14 high school in North Carolina(97th percentile in state)
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Ardrey Kell High School
# 5 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage 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 >>
#16 high school in North Carolina(97th percentile in state)
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Lake Norman Charter School
# 6 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 23
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 >>
#17 high school in North Carolina| (96th percentile in state) |
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Pine Lake Preparatory
# 7 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage 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 >>
#19 high school in North Carolina| (96th percentile in state) |
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Weddington High School
# 8 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage 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 >>
#20 high school in North Carolina(96th percentile in state)
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Bradford Preparatory School
# 9 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 23
Bradford Preparatory School is located in the 28262 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, Bradford Preparatory School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#23 high school in North Carolina| (95th percentile in state) |
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Gray Stone Day
# 10 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 23
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 >>
#25 high school in North Carolina| (95th percentile in state) |
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Community School of Davidson
# 11 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage 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 >>
#30 high school in North Carolina| (94th percentile in state) |
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Cox Mill High School
# 12 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 22
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 >>
#31 high school in North Carolina(93rd percentile in state)
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Williams Secondary Montessori
# 13 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 22
Williams Secondary Montessori is located in the 28206 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, Williams Secondary Montessori has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#33 high school in North Carolina(93rd percentile in state)
Cuthbertson High School
# 14 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 22
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 >>
#35 high school in North Carolina(93rd percentile in state)
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Myers Park High School
# 15 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 21
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 >>
#36 high school in North Carolina(92nd percentile in state)
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Lincoln Charter School
# 16 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 21
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 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#37 high school in North Carolina| (92nd percentile in state) |
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William Amos Hough High School
# 17 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage 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 >>
#42 high school in North Carolina(91st percentile in state)
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Union Academy
# 18 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 21
Union Academy is located in the 28110 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 Academy has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#49 high school in North Carolina| (90th percentile in state) |
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Northwest School of the Arts
# 19 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage 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 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#50 high school in North Carolina(89th percentile in state)
Corvian Community School
# 20 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 21
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 >>
#55 high school in North Carolina| (88th percentile in state) |
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Hickory Ridge High School
# 21 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage 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 >>
#57 high school in North Carolina(88th percentile in state)
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Lake Norman High School
# 22 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage 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 >>
#61 high school in North Carolina(87th percentile in state)
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North Lincoln High School
# 23 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage 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 >>
#83 high school in North Carolina(82nd percentile in state)
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Mountain Island Charter School
# 24 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage 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 >>
#86 high school in North Carolina| (82nd percentile in state) |
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East Lincoln High School
# 25 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage 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 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#88 high school in North Carolina(81st percentile in state)
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Hickory Career & Arts Magnet High School
# 26 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 19
Hickory Career & Arts Magnet High School is located in the 28601 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, Hickory Career & Arts Magnet High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#96 high school in North Carolina(80th percentile in state)
Mooresville Senior High School
# 27 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 19
Mooresville Senior High School is located in the 28115 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, Mooresville Senior High School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#107 high school in North Carolina(77th percentile in state)
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Porter Ridge High School
# 28 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 19
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 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#108 high school in North Carolina(77th percentile in state)
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Forestview High School
# 29 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 19
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 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#111 high school in North Carolina(76th percentile in state)
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Northwest Cabarrus High School
# 30 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 18
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 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#113 high school in North Carolina(76th percentile in state)
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East Mecklenburg High School
# 31 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage 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 B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, East Mecklenburg High School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#122 high school in North Carolina(74th percentile in state)
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South Iredell High School
# 32 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage 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 B 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 >>
#125 high school in North Carolina(73rd percentile in state)
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Bandys High School
# 33 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage 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 >>
#129 high school in North Carolina(73rd percentile in state)
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South Point High School
# 34 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 18
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 >>
#135 high school in North Carolina(71st percentile in state)
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Gaston Virtual Academy
# 35 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 19
Gaston Virtual Academy 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, Gaston Virtual Academy has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#136 high school in North Carolina(71st percentile in state)
Fred T Foard High School
# 36 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage 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 B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Fred T Foard High School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#137 high school in North Carolina(71st percentile in state)
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Langtree Charter Academy
# 37 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 19
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 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#141 high school in North Carolina| (70th percentile in state) |
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Piedmont High School
# 38 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage 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 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#143 high school in North Carolina(70th percentile in state)
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South Mecklenburg High School
# 39 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 18
South Mecklenburg High School is located in the 28210 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, South Mecklenburg High School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#145 high school in North Carolina(69th percentile in state)
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Sun Valley High School
# 40 High School in Charlotte AreaAverage ACT Scores: 18
Sun Valley High School is located in the 28110 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, Sun Valley High School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#148 high school in North Carolina(69th 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.