For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,896 students in 28227, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 28227, NC are Independence High School, Queen's Grant Community School and Rocky River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28227 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28227, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28227 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Queen's Grant Community School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28227, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1967 Patriot Dr
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6900
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,020 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Queen's Grant Community School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6400 Matthews Mint Hill Road
Charlotte, NC 28227
(704) 573-6611
Charlotte, NC 28227
(704) 573-6611
Gr: K-12 | 1,341 student Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Rocky River High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10505 Clear Creek Commerce Dr
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 344-0409
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 344-0409
Gr: 9-12 | 1,535 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 28227, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 28227, NC include Independence High School, Queen's Grant Community School and Rocky River High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28227?
3 public high schools are located in 28227.
What is the racial composition of students in 28227?
28227 public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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