5 of North Carolina’s top public high schools are in the Charlotte area, ranking shows

Five Charlotte-Area High Schools Rank Among North Carolina's Best

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A recent report highlights that five of the top 20 public high schools in North Carolina are located in the Charlotte area.

Niche, utilizing data from the U.S. Department of Education, compiled this ranking based on various factors such as state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, teacher quality, and public school district ratings. The list includes both charter and magnet schools.

Top Charlotte-Area High Schools

1. Gaston Early College High School (Dallas)

• Ranking: No. 6
• Type: Public magnet school
• Overall Niche Grade: A+
• Details: Student-teacher ratio of 24:1, 85% math proficiency, 90% reading proficiency

2. Marvin Ridge High School (Waxhaw)

• Ranking: No. 9
• Type: Traditional public school
• Overall Niche Grade: A+
• Details: Student-teacher ratio of 22:1, 93% proficiency in both math and reading

3. Ardrey Kell High School (Charlotte)

• Ranking: No. 10
• Type: Traditional public school
• Overall Niche Grade: A+
• Details: Student-teacher ratio of 21:1, 91% math proficiency, 86% reading proficiency

4. Highland School of Technology (Gastonia)

• Ranking: No. 15
• Type: Public magnet school
• Overall Niche Grade: A+
• Details: Student-teacher ratio of 13:1, 95% proficiency in both math and reading

5. Weddington High School (Weddington)

• Ranking: No. 18
• Type: Traditional public school
• Overall Niche Grade: A+
• Details: Student-teacher ratio of 22:1, 91% math proficiency, 87% reading proficiency

Methodology

The rankings are based on academic and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education, test scores, college data, and ratings from millions of Niche users.

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