For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,695 students in 28262, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 28262, NC are Bradford Preparatory School, Tmsa Charlotte and Gov's Village Stem (Upper). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28262 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28262, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28262, NC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bradford Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2502 Salome Church Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 549-0080
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 549-0080
Gr: K-12 | 1,534 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Tmsa Charlotte
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9108 Mallard Creek Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 321-7744
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 321-7744
Gr: K-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Gov's Village Stem (Upper)
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7810 Neal Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5775
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5775
Gr: 5-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
James Martin Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6301 University Pointe Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5382
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5382
Gr: 6-8 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Turning Point Middle School
Alternative School
2300 W Sugar Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5681
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5681
Gr: 6-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28262, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28262, NC include Bradford Preparatory School, Tmsa Charlotte and Gov's Village Stem (Upper).
How many public middle schools are located in 28262?
5 public middle schools are located in 28262.
What is the racial composition of students in 28262?
28262 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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