Top 100 schools by reading proficiency in North Carolina (2025)
Schools ranked by the share of tested students proficient or above in reading/language arts (EDFacts, all students). Ordered by the measure shown, with the Success Index (US) for context; 100 schools shown.
- 189Brown Summit MiddleBrowns Summit · Public MiddleReading · math: 99.5% · 97%
- 263Nesbitt Discovery AcademyAsheville · Public HighReading · math: 97.5% · 97.5%
- 379Early College of Forsyth CoWinston Salem · Public HighReading · math: 97.5% · 92%
- 486Highland Sch of TechnologyGastonia · Public HighReading · math: 97.5% · 92%
- 591Raleigh Charter High SchoolRaleigh · Charter HighReading · math: 97.5% · 87%
- 690Metrolina Reg Scholars AcademyCharlotte · Charter ElementaryReading · math: 95% · 95%
- 764Early College at GuilfordGreensboro · Public HighReading · math: 95% · 95%
- 865STEM Early College @ NC A&T SUGreensboro · Public HighReading · math: 95% · 95%
- 963Haywood Early CollegeClyde · Public HighReading · math: 95% · 95%
- 1082Collaborative College for TechnologyStatesville · Public HighReading · math: 95% · 95%
- 1179Wake STEM Early College High SchoolCary · Public HighReading · math: 95% · 95%
- 1275Gaston Early College High SchoolDallas · Public HighReading · math: 95% · 84.5%
- 1361Granville Early College HighCreedmoor · Public HighReading · math: 95% · 84.5%
- 1461Pender Early College HighBurgaw · Public HighReading · math: 95% · 84.5%
- 1558Johnston Co Early College AcademySmithfield · Public HighReading · math: 95% · 74.5%
- 1677Onslow Early CollegeJacksonville · Public HighReading · math: 95% · –
- 1792Quest AcademyRaleigh · Charter ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 92%
- 1877Wake Early College of Health and ScienceRaleigh · Public HighReading · math: 92% · 92%
- 1959Brunswick County Early CollegeBolivia · Public HighReading · math: 92% · 87%
- 2088The Brawley SchoolMooresville · Public MiddleReading · math: 92% · 86%
- 2174Caldwell Early CollegeHudson · Public HighReading · math: 92% · 82%
- 2276Wilson Early College AcademyWilson · Public HighReading · math: 92% · 77%
- 2388Central Academy of Technology and ArtsMonroe · Public HighReading · math: 89% · 94%
- 2480Wake Young Women's Leadership AcademyRaleigh · Public HighReading · math: 88% · 77%
- 2580Isaac M Bear Early College High SchoolWilmington · Public HighReading · math: 87% · 95%
- 2692Magellan CharterRaleigh · Charter MiddleReading · math: 87% · 88%
- 2758J D Clement Early College HSDurham · Public HighReading · math: 87% · 87%
- 2870Philip J Weaver Ed CenterGreensboro · Public HighReading · math: 87% · 82%
- 2970Randolph Early College High SchoolAsheboro · Public HighReading · math: 87% · 82%
- 3075Union County Early CollegeMonroe · Public HighReading · math: 87% · 82%
- 3156Rockingham Co Early College HighWentworth · Public HighReading · math: 87% · 77%
- 3284Marvin Ridge HighWaxhaw · Public HighReading · math: 86% · 93%
- 3382Providence High SchoolCharlotte · Public HighReading · math: 85% · 91%
- 3476ABSS Early College at ACCGraham · Public HighReading · math: 84.5% · 95%
- 3572Davie County Early College HighMocksville · Public HighReading · math: 84.5% · 95%
- 3672Henderson County Early CollegeFlat Rock · Public HighReading · math: 84.5% · 95%
- 3759Montgomery County Early CollegeTroy · Public HighReading · math: 84.5% · 95%
- 3872Yadkin Early CollegeYadkinville · Public HighReading · math: 84.5% · 95%
- 3975Davidson Early CollegeThomasville · Public HighReading · math: 84.5% · 90%
- 4063Mayland Early CollegeSpruce Pine · Public HighReading · math: 84.5% · 90%
- 4157Beaufort Co Early College HighWashington · Public HighReading · math: 84.5% · 84.5%
- 4278Crossroads Arts and Science Early CollegStatesville · Public HighReading · math: 84.5% · 84.5%
- 4372PSRC Early College at RCCLumberton · Public HighReading · math: 84.5% · 84.5%
- 4458Wilkes Early College High SchoolWilkesboro · Public HighReading · math: 84.5% · 84.5%
- 4575Char Eng Early College-UNCCCharlotte · Public HighReading · math: 84.5% · 77%
- 4659Cleveland ECHSShelby · Public HighReading · math: 84.5% · 74.5%
- 4777Early College EAST HighHavelock · Public HighReading · math: 84.5% · 74.5%
- 4857Wilmington Early College HighCastle Hayne · Public HighReading · math: 84.5% · 74.5%
- 4957Rutherford Early College High SchoolSpindale · Public HighReading · math: 84.5% · 74.5%
- 5058Scotland Early College HighLaurinburg · Public HighReading · math: 84.5% · 74.5%
- 5175Stokes Early College High SchoolWalnut Cove · Public HighReading · math: 84.5% · 74.5%
- 5257Franklin County Early CollegeLouisburg · Public HighReading · math: 84.5% · 69.5%
- 5381Crossroads FLEXCary · Public HighReading · math: 84.5% · 69.5%
- 5454Vance Co Early CollegeHenderson · Public HighReading · math: 84.5% · 64.5%
- 5551Greene Early College HighSnow Hill · Public HighReading · math: 84.5% · 44.5%
- 5685Weddington MiddleMatthews · Public MiddleReading · math: 84% · 91%
- 5781Weddington HighMatthews · Public HighReading · math: 84% · 87%
- 5889Rea View ElementaryWaxhaw · Public ElementaryReading · math: 84% · 85%
- 5986Mills Park MiddleCary · Public MiddleReading · math: 84% · 83%
- 6088Mills Park ElementaryCary · Public ElementaryReading · math: 83% · 81%
- 6180Panther Creek HighCary · Public HighReading · math: 83% · 80%
- 6281Ardrey Kell High SchoolCharlotte · Public HighReading · math: 82% · 88%
- 6357PCS Early College High SchoolWinterville · Public HighReading · math: 82% · 87%
- 6456Richmond Early College HighHamlet · Public HighReading · math: 82% · 87%
- 6585Marvin Ridge MiddleWaxhaw · Public MiddleReading · math: 82% · 87%
- 6666Cumberland International Early CollegeFayetteville · Public HighReading · math: 82% · 84.5%
- 6759Alexander Early CollegeTaylorsville · Public HighReading · math: 82% · 84.5%
- 6871Cumberland PolytechnicFayetteville · Public HighReading · math: 82% · 82%
- 6985Research Triangle High SchoolDurham · Charter HighReading · math: 82% · 82%
- 7067Challenger Early College HighHickory · Public HighReading · math: 82% · 82%
- 7187Providence Spring ElementaryCharlotte · Public ElementaryReading · math: 82% · 82%
- 7289Wrightsville Beach ElemWrightsville Beach · Public ElementaryReading · math: 82% · 82%
- 7386The Expedition SchoolHillsborough · Charter ElementaryReading · math: 82% · 74%
- 7459City of Medicine AcademyDurham · Public HighReading · math: 82% · 72%
- 7557McDowell Early CollegeMarion · Public HighReading · math: 82% · 72%
- 7652SandHoke Early College HighRaeford · Public HighReading · math: 82% · 62%
- 7766SilsaAsheville · Public HighReading · math: 82% · 57%
- 7889Weddington ElementaryMatthews · Public ElementaryReading · math: 81% · 85%
- 7989Davis Drive ElementaryCary · Public ElementaryReading · math: 81% · 85%
- 8084Endeavor Charter SchoolWake Forest · Charter ElementaryReading · math: 81% · 84%
- 8186Sherwood Forest ElementaryWinston Salem · Public ElementaryReading · math: 81% · 81%
- 8280Green Hope HighCary · Public HighReading · math: 81% · 81%
- 8380East Chapel Hill HighChapel Hill · Public HighReading · math: 81% · 75%
- 8485Masonboro ElementaryWilmington · Public ElementaryReading · math: 80% · 83%
- 8570Sterling Montessori AcademyMorrisville · Charter ElementaryReading · math: 80% · 64%
- 8683Jay M. Robinson MiddleCharlotte · Public MiddleReading · math: 79% · 87%
- 8789Marvin ElementaryMarvin · Public ElementaryReading · math: 79% · 85%
- 8866Oakwood Middle IB SchoolStatesville · Public MiddleReading · math: 79% · 83%
- 8985Irwin Academic CenterCharlotte · Public ElementaryReading · math: 79% · 83%
- 9085Davis Drive MiddleCary · Public MiddleReading · math: 79% · 83%
- 9185Antioch ElementaryMatthews · Public ElementaryReading · math: 79% · 78%
- 9280Cuthbertson HighWaxhaw · Public HighReading · math: 78% · 89%
- 9378Greensboro AcademyGreensboro · Charter ElementaryReading · math: 78% · 83%
- 9486Highcroft ElementaryCary · Public ElementaryReading · math: 78% · 83%
- 9586Green Hope ElementaryCary · Public ElementaryReading · math: 78% · 82%
- 9687Sandy Ridge ElementaryWaxhaw · Public ElementaryReading · math: 78% · 80%
- 9786White Oak ElementaryApex · Public ElementaryReading · math: 78% · 80%
- 9863Meadowlark ElementaryWinston-Salem · Public ElementaryReading · math: 78% · 76%
- 9973Gray Stone DayMisenheimer · Charter HighReading · math: 78% · 71%
- 10069Cross Creek Early CollegeFayetteville · Public HighReading · math: 77% · 87%
| # | School | Sector | Reading · math | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brown Summit Middle Browns Summit · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 99.5% · 97% | 88.7 Top 5% | 97% Math proficiency | 242 |
| 2 | Nesbitt Discovery Academy Asheville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 97.5% · 97.5% | 62.5 Top 50% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 372 |
| 3 | Early College of Forsyth Co Winston Salem · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 97.5% · 92% | 79.0 Top 10% | 92% Math proficiency | 306 |
| 4 | Highland Sch of Technology Gastonia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 97.5% · 92% | 85.8 Top 5% | 92% Math proficiency | 538 |
| 5 | Raleigh Charter High School Raleigh · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 97.5% · 87% | 90.7 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 552 |
| 6 | Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy Charlotte · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 95% · 95% | 89.9 Top 5% | 95% Math proficiency | 396 |
| 7 | Early College at Guilford Greensboro · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 95% · 95% | 63.5 Top 50% | 95% Math proficiency | 193 |
| 8 | STEM Early College @ NC A&T SU Greensboro · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 95% · 95% | 65.0 Top 50% | 95% Math proficiency | 192 |
| 9 | Haywood Early College Clyde · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 95% · 95% | 63.4 Top 50% | 95% Math proficiency | 177 |
| 10 | Collaborative College for Technology Statesville · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 95% · 95% | 82.4 Top 10% | 95% Math proficiency | 232 |
| 11 | Wake STEM Early College High School Cary · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 95% · 95% | 78.9 Top 10% | 95% Math proficiency | 294 |
| 12 | Gaston Early College High School Dallas · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 95% · 84.5% | 75.1 Top 25% | 84.5% Math proficiency | 235 |
| 13 | Granville Early College High Creedmoor · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 95% · 84.5% | 61.3 Top 50% | 84.5% Math proficiency | 207 |
| 14 | Pender Early College High Burgaw · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 95% · 84.5% | 61.0 Top 50% | 84.5% Math proficiency | 215 |
| 15 | Johnston Co Early College Academy Smithfield · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 95% · 74.5% | 58.3 Top 50% | 74.5% Math proficiency | 251 |
| 16 | Onslow Early College Jacksonville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 95% · – | 76.9 Top 25% | 95% Reading proficiency | 189 |
| 17 | Quest Academy Raleigh · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 92% · 92% | 91.7 Top 5% | 92% Math proficiency | 139 |
| 18 | Wake Early College of Health and Science Raleigh · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 92% · 92% | 77.2 Top 10% | 92% Math proficiency | 317 |
| 19 | Brunswick County Early College Bolivia · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 92% · 87% | 59.0 Top 50% | 87% Math proficiency | 332 |
| 20 | The Brawley School Mooresville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 92% · 86% | 87.6 Top 5% | 86% Math proficiency | 641 |
| 21 | Caldwell Early College Hudson · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 92% · 82% | 73.7 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 387 |
| 22 | Wilson Early College Academy Wilson · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 92% · 77% | 75.9 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 268 |
| 23 | Central Academy of Technology and Arts Monroe · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 89% · 94% | 87.6 Top 5% | 94% Math proficiency | 875 |
| 24 | Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy Raleigh · High · Grades 6–13 | Public | 88% · 77% | 79.7 Top 10% | 77% Math proficiency | 337 |
| 25 | Isaac M Bear Early College High School Wilmington · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 87% · 95% | 79.7 Top 10% | 95% Math proficiency | 260 |
| 26 | Magellan Charter Raleigh · Middle · Grades 3–8 | Charter | 87% · 88% | 92.0 Top 5% | 88% Math proficiency | 411 |
| 27 | J D Clement Early College HS Durham · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 87% · 87% | 57.7 Top 50% | 87% Math proficiency | 380 |
| 28 | Philip J Weaver Ed Center Greensboro · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 87% · 82% | 70.4 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 260 |
| 29 | Randolph Early College High School Asheboro · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 87% · 82% | 70.3 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 358 |
| 30 | Union County Early College Monroe · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 87% · 82% | 74.5 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 340 |
| 31 | Rockingham Co Early College High Wentworth · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 87% · 77% | 56.0 Top 50% | 77% Math proficiency | 344 |
| 32 | Marvin Ridge High Waxhaw · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 86% · 93% | 83.6 Top 5% | 93% Math proficiency | 1,961 |
| 33 | Providence High School Charlotte · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 85% · 91% | 82.0 Top 10% | 91% Math proficiency | 2,167 |
| 34 | ABSS Early College at ACC Graham · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 84.5% · 95% | 75.8 Top 25% | 95% Math proficiency | 247 |
| 35 | Davie County Early College High Mocksville · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 84.5% · 95% | 71.5 Top 25% | 95% Math proficiency | 131 |
| 36 | Henderson County Early College Flat Rock · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 84.5% · 95% | 71.7 Top 25% | 95% Math proficiency | 197 |
| 37 | Montgomery County Early College Troy · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 84.5% · 95% | 58.7 Top 50% | 95% Math proficiency | 282 |
| 38 | Yadkin Early College Yadkinville · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 84.5% · 95% | 72.2 Top 25% | 95% Math proficiency | 200 |
| 39 | Davidson Early College Thomasville · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 84.5% · 90% | 75.3 Top 25% | 90% Math proficiency | 138 |
| 40 | Mayland Early College Spruce Pine · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 84.5% · 90% | 62.5 Top 50% | 90% Math proficiency | 113 |
| 41 | Beaufort Co Early College High Washington · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 84.5% · 84.5% | 57.1 Top 50% | 84.5% Math proficiency | 280 |
| 42 | Crossroads Arts and Science Early Colleg Statesville · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 84.5% · 84.5% | 77.5 Top 10% | 84.5% Math proficiency | 225 |
| 43 | PSRC Early College at RCC Lumberton · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 84.5% · 84.5% | 72.3 Top 25% | 84.5% Math proficiency | 274 |
| 44 | Wilkes Early College High School Wilkesboro · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 84.5% · 84.5% | 57.6 Top 50% | 84.5% Math proficiency | 265 |
| 45 | Char Eng Early College-UNCC Charlotte · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 84.5% · 77% | 75.1 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 313 |
| 46 | Cleveland ECHS Shelby · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 84.5% · 74.5% | 58.5 Top 50% | 74.5% Math proficiency | 225 |
| 47 | Early College EAST High Havelock · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 84.5% · 74.5% | 76.5 Top 25% | 74.5% Math proficiency | 208 |
| 48 | Wilmington Early College High Castle Hayne · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 84.5% · 74.5% | 57.4 Top 50% | 74.5% Math proficiency | 270 |
| 49 | Rutherford Early College High School Spindale · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 84.5% · 74.5% | 57.3 Top 50% | 74.5% Math proficiency | 208 |
| 50 | Scotland Early College High Laurinburg · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 84.5% · 74.5% | 57.8 Top 50% | 74.5% Math proficiency | 238 |
| 51 | Stokes Early College High School Walnut Cove · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 84.5% · 74.5% | 75.2 Top 25% | 74.5% Math proficiency | 159 |
| 52 | Franklin County Early College Louisburg · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 84.5% · 69.5% | 57.3 Top 50% | 69.5% Math proficiency | 179 |
| 53 | Crossroads FLEX Cary · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 84.5% · 69.5% | 81.0 Top 10% | 69.5% Math proficiency | 139 |
| 54 | Vance Co Early College Henderson · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 84.5% · 64.5% | 54.2 Top 50% | 64.5% Math proficiency | 236 |
| 55 | Greene Early College High Snow Hill · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 84.5% · 44.5% | 51.4 Top 50% | 44.5% Math proficiency | 166 |
| 56 | Weddington Middle Matthews · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 84% · 91% | 85.4 Top 5% | 91% Math proficiency | 1,324 |
| 57 | Weddington High Matthews · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 84% · 87% | 81.2 Top 10% | 87% Math proficiency | 1,899 |
| 58 | Rea View Elementary Waxhaw · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 84% · 85% | 88.5 Top 5% | 85% Math proficiency | 629 |
| 59 | Mills Park Middle Cary · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 84% · 83% | 85.7 Top 5% | 83% Math proficiency | 1,632 |
| 60 | Mills Park Elementary Cary · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 83% · 81% | 87.8 Top 5% | 81% Math proficiency | 594 |
| 61 | Panther Creek High Cary · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 83% · 80% | 80.2 Top 10% | 80% Math proficiency | 2,609 |
| 62 | Ardrey Kell High School Charlotte · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 82% · 88% | 80.8 Top 10% | 88% Math proficiency | 3,036 |
| 63 | PCS Early College High School Winterville · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 82% · 87% | 57.0 Top 50% | 87% Math proficiency | 334 |
| 64 | Richmond Early College High Hamlet · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 82% · 87% | 56.3 Top 50% | 87% Math proficiency | 294 |
| 65 | Marvin Ridge Middle Waxhaw · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 82% · 87% | 85.0 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 1,277 |
| 66 | Cumberland International Early College Fayetteville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 82% · 84.5% | 66.4 Top 25% | 84.5% Math proficiency | 237 |
| 67 | Alexander Early College Taylorsville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 82% · 84.5% | 59.4 Top 50% | 84.5% Math proficiency | 172 |
| 68 | Cumberland Polytechnic Fayetteville · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 82% · 82% | 70.5 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 319 |
| 69 | Research Triangle High School Durham · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 82% · 82% | 84.5 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 572 |
| 70 | Challenger Early College High Hickory · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 82% · 82% | 67.1 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 376 |
| 71 | Providence Spring Elementary Charlotte · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 82% · 82% | 86.7 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 586 |
| 72 | Wrightsville Beach Elem Wrightsville Beach · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 82% · 82% | 88.9 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 280 |
| 73 | The Expedition School Hillsborough · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 82% · 74% | 86.1 Top 5% | 74% Math proficiency | 380 |
| 74 | City of Medicine Academy Durham · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 82% · 72% | 58.5 Top 50% | 72% Math proficiency | 329 |
| 75 | McDowell Early College Marion · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 82% · 72% | 57.1 Top 50% | 72% Math proficiency | 241 |
| 76 | SandHoke Early College High Raeford · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 82% · 62% | 52.4 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 418 |
| 77 | Silsa Asheville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 82% · 57% | 65.6 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 332 |
| 78 | Weddington Elementary Matthews · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 81% · 85% | 89.4 Top 5% | 85% Math proficiency | 652 |
| 79 | Davis Drive Elementary Cary · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 81% · 85% | 88.6 Top 5% | 85% Math proficiency | 794 |
| 80 | Endeavor Charter School Wake Forest · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 81% · 84% | 84.0 Top 10% | 84% Math proficiency | 799 |
| 81 | Sherwood Forest Elementary Winston Salem · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 81% · 81% | 85.8 Top 5% | 81% Math proficiency | 670 |
| 82 | Green Hope High Cary · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 81% · 81% | 79.7 Top 10% | 81% Math proficiency | 2,304 |
| 83 | East Chapel Hill High Chapel Hill · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 81% · 75% | 80.2 Top 10% | 75% Math proficiency | 1,419 |
| 84 | Masonboro Elementary Wilmington · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 80% · 83% | 84.5 Top 10% | 83% Math proficiency | 564 |
| 85 | Sterling Montessori Academy Morrisville · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 80% · 64% | 70.2 Top 25% | 64% Math proficiency | 702 |
| 86 | Jay M. Robinson Middle Charlotte · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 79% · 87% | 83.3 Top 10% | 87% Math proficiency | 1,333 |
| 87 | Marvin Elementary Marvin · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 79% · 85% | 89.1 Top 5% | 85% Math proficiency | 666 |
| 88 | Oakwood Middle IB School Statesville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 79% · 83% | 65.6 Top 50% | 83% Math proficiency | 516 |
| 89 | Irwin Academic Center Charlotte · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 79% · 83% | 84.6 Top 10% | 83% Math proficiency | 371 |
| 90 | Davis Drive Middle Cary · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 79% · 83% | 85.4 Top 5% | 83% Math proficiency | 992 |
| 91 | Antioch Elementary Matthews · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 79% · 78% | 85.0 Top 5% | 78% Math proficiency | 816 |
| 92 | Cuthbertson High Waxhaw · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 78% · 89% | 79.7 Top 10% | 89% Math proficiency | 1,857 |
| 93 | Greensboro Academy Greensboro · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 78% · 83% | 78.1 Top 25% | 83% Math proficiency | 777 |
| 94 | Highcroft Elementary Cary · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 78% · 83% | 86.4 Top 5% | 83% Math proficiency | 698 |
| 95 | Green Hope Elementary Cary · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 78% · 82% | 85.6 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 548 |
| 96 | Sandy Ridge Elementary Waxhaw · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 78% · 80% | 86.5 Top 5% | 80% Math proficiency | 528 |
| 97 | White Oak Elementary Apex · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 78% · 80% | 85.7 Top 5% | 80% Math proficiency | 843 |
| 98 | Meadowlark Elementary Winston-Salem · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 78% · 76% | 63.1 Top 50% | 76% Math proficiency | 827 |
| 99 | Gray Stone Day Misenheimer · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 78% · 71% | 73.4 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 728 |
| 100 | Cross Creek Early College Fayetteville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 77% · 87% | 68.9 Top 25% | 87% Math proficiency | 253 |
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