For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,035 students in the neighborhood of Sugar Creek, Charlotte, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Sugar Creek are Sugar Creek Charter and Highland Renaissance Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sugar Creek, Charlotte, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Sugar Creek, Charlotte, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sugar Creek Charter
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4101 N Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
(704) 509-5470
Charlotte, NC 28206
(704) 509-5470
Gr: K-12 | 1,573 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #22.
Highland Renaissance Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 W Craighead Rd
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-5511
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-5511
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sugar Creek, Charlotte, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sugar Creek, Charlotte, NC include Sugar Creek Charter and Highland Renaissance Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sugar Creek, Charlotte?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sugar Creek, Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sugar Creek, Charlotte?
the neighborhood of Sugar Creek, Charlotte public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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