For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,130 students in 28204, NC.
The top ranked public middle school in 28204, NC is Piedmont Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 28204 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28204, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28204, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Piedmont Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1241 E 10th St
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-5435
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-5435
Grades: 6-8
| 1,130 students
28204, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
510 South Torrence Street
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 377-3180
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 377-3180
Grades: K-5
| 82 students
1615 East 5th St
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-3000
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-3000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28204, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28204, NC include Piedmont Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28204?
1 public middle schools are located in 28204.
What is the racial composition of students in 28204?
28204 public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% 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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