For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,372 students in 28212, NC.
The top ranked public high school in 28212, NC is East Mecklenburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 28212 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28212, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28212 have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Mecklenburg High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28212, NC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Mecklenburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6800 Monroe Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6430
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6430
Grades: 9-12
| 2,372 students
28212, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Entrepreneur High School (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
5745 Central Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 906-2900
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 906-2900
Grades: 9-10
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 28212, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28212, NC include East Mecklenburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28212?
1 public high schools are located in 28212.
What is the racial composition of students in 28212?
28212 public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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