Best middle schools in Cabarrus County Schools (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 9 schools in Cabarrus County Schools, North Carolina. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- Elementary Schools in Cabarrus County Schools
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- Schools by Math Proficiency in Cabarrus County Schools
- Schools by Reading Proficiency in Cabarrus County Schools
- Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Cabarrus County Schools
- Largest Schools in Cabarrus County Schools
- 177Harris Road MiddleConcord · Public Middle68% Math proficiency · 1,368 students
- 276Hickory Ridge MiddleHarrisburg · Public Middle72% Math proficiency · 1,057 students
- 365J N Fries Magnet SchoolConcord · Public Middle56% Math proficiency · 755 students
- 455Mount Pleasant MiddleMount Pleasant · Public Middle47% Math proficiency · 660 students
- 549Harold E. Winkler MiddleConcord · Public Middle52% Math proficiency · 1,094 students
- 646Northwest Cabarrus MiddleConcord · Public Middle37% Math proficiency · 825 students
- 743Roberta Road MiddleConcord · Public Middle53.8% Free/reduced-price lunch · 906 students
- 839C C Griffin MiddleConcord · Public Middle37% Math proficiency · 792 students
- 915Concord MiddleConcord · Public Middle20% Math proficiency · 583 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harris Road Middle Concord · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 77.3 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 1,368 |
| 2 | Hickory Ridge Middle Harrisburg · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 75.6 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 1,057 |
| 3 | J N Fries Magnet School Concord · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 64.7 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 755 |
| 4 | Mount Pleasant Middle Mount Pleasant · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 54.7 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 660 |
| 5 | Harold E. Winkler Middle Concord · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 49.1 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 1,094 |
| 6 | Northwest Cabarrus Middle Concord · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 45.5 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 825 |
| 7 | Roberta Road Middle Concord · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 43.0 Lower 50% | 53.8% Free/reduced-price lunch | 906 |
| 8 | C C Griffin Middle Concord · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 39.2 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 792 |
| 9 | Concord Middle Concord · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 15.2 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 583 |
Harris Road Middle in Concord leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Cabarrus County Schools with a Success Index (US) of 77.3. Of the 9 schools shown, 9 are public.
For the full picture see the wider North Carolina middle schools rankings, every school on the Cabarrus County Schools page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Cabarrus County Schools?
Harris Road Middle in Concord, North Carolina ranks first among middle schools in Cabarrus County Schools with a Success Index (US) of 77.3 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,368).
How are middle schools in Cabarrus County Schools ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.