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Francis Bradley Middle

Q: Is Francis Bradley Middle a good school?

Francis Bradley Middle ranks 289 th of 778 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

289^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 778 North Carolina Middle Schools

Better than 63% of North Carolina middle schools

Summary

Francis Bradley Middle is a large, traditional public middle school in Huntersville, NC, serving approximately 1,089 students in grades 6–8 as part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The school holds a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking 289th out of 778 North Carolina middle schools and placing it at the 63rd percentile statewide — solidly mid-to-upper tier, though not on par with nearby Bailey Middle, which ranks in the top 7% of the state. What distinguishes Bradley from many CMS neighbors is its economic and attendance profile: the free/reduced lunch rate is about 46.8%, far lower than most nearby middle schools, and chronic absenteeism (24.1%) is below the district average of 26.8%.

In most subjects, Bradley outperforms both CMS and state averages. Reading is a particular strength, with all three grade levels at or above state proficiency, and 8th grade science has been a consistent bright spot for several years. The biggest academic red flag is 8th grade math, where only 47.4% of students are proficient — roughly 6–7 points below district and state averages, and a sharp single-year drop from the prior year's 59.6%. The school's profile is especially interesting when compared with Coulwood STEM Academy: the two schools have similar overall state rankings, yet Bradley is stronger in reading while Coulwood excels in math and science.

Bradley serves its White, multi-racial, and gifted students very effectively, with those subgroups ranking near the 80th percentile statewide. However, the school shows meaningful equity gaps: Hispanic, English learner, and low-income students rank in the 38th–46th percentile range, and the African American subgroup percentile dropped from the low-80s to 62nd in the latest school year. Bradley has also trended downward over the past decade, declining from a 4-star school ranked 106th statewide in 2015–2016 to its current 3-star status. While it remains ahead of struggling nearby schools like Ridge Road Middle and Whitewater Middle, there is clear room to regain its former standing.

1,089

Students ?

17.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

46.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

13345 Beatties Ford Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078-9061

(980) 343-5750

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Students who attend Francis Bradley Middle usually attend:

High:

Hopewell High School

Feeder schools for Francis Bradley Middle:

Elementary:	Barnette Elementary
	Grand Oak Elementary
	Long Creek Elementary
	Torrence Creek Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

37.7%

African American:

33.7%

Hispanic:

21.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 85th percentile in 2016 → 63rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the North Carolina median (63rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 22 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school61%

District avg58%

North Carolina avg58%

289^th of 778

North Carolina public middle schools ?

Top 37%▼ down 22 pts since 2016

From top 15% (2016) to top 37% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

105^th of 246Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools among North Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	60.8	289 of 778	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	65.5	248 of 773	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.6	275 of 793	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.8	216 of 784	72.4%	★★★★☆
2022	69.3	210 of 786	73.3%	★★★★☆
2021	69.3	205 of 741	72.3%	★★★★☆
2019	69.7	203 of 737	72.5%	★★★★☆
2018	73.9	157 of 691	77.3%	★★★★☆
2017	73.8	158 of 694	77.2%	★★★★☆
2016	80.6	106 of 692	84.7%	★★★★☆
2015	83.3	98 of 705	86.1%	★★★★☆
2014	79.6	117 of 627	81.3%	★★★★☆
2013	75.9	132 of 673	80.4%	★★★★☆
2012	73.1	164 of 662	75.2%	★★★★☆
2011	71.4	182 of 648	71.9%	★★★★☆
2010	71.7	170 of 640	73.4%	★★★★☆
2009	71.2	178 of 630	71.7%	★★★★☆
2008	66.3	217 of 620	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	60.4	271 of 606	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	76.5	100 of 598	83.3%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	55.2	212 of 553	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	73.0	101 of 546	81.5%	★★★★☆
2024	66.9	134 of 560	76.1%	★★★★☆
2023	73.7	94 of 559	83.2%	★★★★☆
2022	72.2	94 of 550	82.9%	★★★★☆
2021	75.6	74 of 533	86.1%	★★★★☆
2019	69.0	103 of 519	80.2%	★★★★☆
2018	72.6	80 of 494	83.8%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	67.6	54 of 121	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	36.2	78 of 111	29.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	57.6	61 of 110	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.4	60 of 110	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	65.4	48 of 109	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.2	53 of 99	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	56.3	52 of 102	49.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.9	45 of 95	52.6%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2022	53.0	136 of 449	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.6	106 of 478	77.8%	★★★★☆
2019	76.1	59 of 504	88.3%	★★★★☆
2018	70.8	60 of 475	87.4%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	36.7	226 of 363	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.0	170 of 371	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	35.3	230 of 356	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.8	159 of 318	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	76.5	24 of 312	92.3%	★★★★★
2021	64.7	32 of 236	86.4%	★★★★☆
2019	60.9	43 of 211	79.6%	★★★★☆
2018	78.8	13 of 151	91.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	53.9	330 of 731	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.4	249 of 733	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.8	294 of 738	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.2	193 of 731	73.6%	★★★★☆
2022	64.8	229 of 733	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.3	208 of 706	70.5%	★★★★☆
2019	66.9	210 of 684	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.6	155 of 656	76.4%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	68.4	110 of 465	76.3%	★★★★☆
2025	73.6	61 of 458	86.7%	★★★★☆
2024	68.3	108 of 461	76.6%	★★★★☆
2023	68.0	118 of 452	73.9%	★★★★☆
2022	57.2	231 of 450	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	73.0	75 of 448	83.3%	★★★★☆
2019	71.6	54 of 416	87.0%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	41.2	328 of 566	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	39.6	359 of 562	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.4	364 of 564	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.4	242 of 553	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.6	215 of 541	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.7	262 of 522	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.8	118 of 493	76.1%	★★★★☆
2018	73.4	80 of 472	83.1%	★★★★☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	41.4	36 of 59	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	85.1	3 of 50	94.0%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	45.5	390 of 725	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	52.1	315 of 729	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.2	338 of 743	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.2	218 of 735	70.3%	★★★★☆
2022	53.3	279 of 689	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.0	283 of 633	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.1	193 of 639	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	71.9	116 of 604	80.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	64.2	245 of 736	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	67.4	206 of 733	71.9%	★★★★☆
2024	63.9	242 of 751	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.8	224 of 747	70.0%	★★★★☆
2022	71.1	181 of 748	75.8%	★★★★☆
2021	69.3	189 of 711	73.4%	★★★★☆
2019	70.2	189 of 697	72.9%	★★★★☆
2018	73.8	155 of 665	76.7%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	77.0	57 of 333	82.9%	★★★★☆
2025	65.1	92 of 328	72.0%	★★★★☆
2024	64.5	89 of 306	70.9%	★★★★☆
2023	48.7	146 of 302	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.6	88 of 283	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	75.7	40 of 248	83.9%	★★★★☆
2019	67.2	56 of 237	76.4%	★★★★☆
2018	77.7	37 of 221	83.3%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	48.6	186 of 500	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.1	146 of 478	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.7	199 of 473	57.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	79.2	119 of 644	81.5%	★★★★☆
2025	78.4	119 of 649	81.7%	★★★★☆
2024	79.4	128 of 652	80.4%	★★★★☆
2023	83.0	97 of 656	85.2%	★★★★☆
2022	83.7	89 of 658	86.5%	★★★★☆
2021	80.6	98 of 632	84.5%	★★★★☆
2019	83.2	85 of 624	86.4%	★★★★☆
2018	81.9	82 of 596	86.2%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Multi-racial (2026)83rd percentile+20 vs school

White (2026)82nd percentile+19 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)76th percentile+13 vs school

Disabled (2022)70th percentile-4 vs school

Male (2026)67th percentile+4 vs school

Special Education (2026)63rd percentile~ school

African American (2026)62nd percentile~ school

Asian (2026)55th percentile-7 vs school

Female (2026)55th percentile-8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)46th percentile-17 vs school

Hispanic (2026)42nd percentile-21 vs school

Homeless (2026)39th percentile-24 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)38th percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2025-2026) ?

Science69%~ state avg

Mathematics61%+5 vs state

Reading59%+3 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Bradley is an underrated school. They managed to meet the needs of a very diverse student mix. My kids are challenged and supported. The teachers and staff care about the kids, and make the most of what they have. Parent involvement is getting better every year to help support the team. Lots of sports and activities to choose from. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				EOG Mathematics (2026)			EOG Reading (2026)			EOG Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Francis Bradley Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	13345 Beatties Ford Rd	Huntersville	28078	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-5750	1,089	61	17.9	46.8%	411 (37.7%)	367 (33.7%)	232 (21.3%)	31 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	46 (4.2%)	60.8	289^th of 778 public middle schools	62.9%		65.5	248^th of 773 public middle schools	67.9%	41	72.0	62.6	47.4	62.7	56.4	56.6	68.8	$8,663	$698	$7,965
J. M. Alexander Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	12010 Hambright Rd	Huntersville	28078	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-3830	799	43	18.6	99.6%	39 (4.9%)	466 (58.3%)	246 (30.8%)	20 (2.5%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.0%)	21.9	637^th of 778 public middle schools	18.1%		14.5	690^th of 773 public middle schools	10.7%	53	51.3	32.9	31.1	52.1	37.2	38.5	43.5	$8,261	$602	$7,659
Coulwood STEM Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	500 Kentberry Dr	Charlotte	28214	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-6090	632	42	14.9	99.5%	25 (4.0%)	400 (63.3%)	165 (26.1%)	20 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.3%)	63.3	266^th of 778 public middle schools	65.8%		60.3	281^st of 773 public middle schools	63.6%	15	74.2	68.5	69.8	51.3	44.9	54.5	81.7	$9,982	$1,296	$8,685
Bailey Middle	Public	6-8	11900 Bailey Rd	Cornelius	28031	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 343-1068	1,315	72	18.3	23.5%	806 (61.3%)	127 (9.7%)	202 (15.4%)	106 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	73 (5.6%)	90.1	50^th of 778 public middle schools	93.6%		91.4	49^th of 773 public middle schools	93.7%	1	84.9	78.9	80.3	72.2	77.6	75.3	87.7	$7,387	$321	$7,066
Ranson Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	5850 Statesville Rd	Charlotte	28269	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-6800	757	44	17.1	99.6%	13 (1.7%)	465 (61.4%)	230 (30.4%)	31 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.4%)	8.7	730^th of 778 public middle schools	6.2%		6	741^st of 773 public middle schools	4.1%	11	30.7	31.6	23.1	30.5	29.0	32.3	41.8	$8,974	$1,334	$7,640
Whitewater Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	10201 Running Rapids Rd	Charlotte	28214	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 344-3400	731	48	15.2	99.6%	20 (2.7%)	372 (50.9%)	263 (36.0%)	45 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.2%)	27.3	586^th of 778 public middle schools	24.7%		37.3	491^st of 773 public middle schools	36.5%	95	47.5	45.8	45.3	40.2	42.4	37.8	56.5	$10,408	$1,245	$9,164
Mount Holly Middle	Public	6-8	124 S Hawthorne Street	Mount Holly	28120	Gaston County	Gaston County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 836-9610	570	37	15.2	99.5%	281 (49.3%)	115 (20.2%)	106 (18.6%)	19 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	47 (8.2%)	60	301^st of 778 public middle schools	61.3%		53.5	350^th of 773 public middle schools	54.7%	49	55.1	60.8	59.9	50.5	60.3	63.2	76.9	$8,065	$884	$7,181
Ridge Road Middle	Public	6-8	7260 Highland Creek Pkwy	Charlotte	28269	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 344-3410	840	49	17.1	99.6%	53 (6.3%)	560 (66.7%)	154 (18.3%)	33 (3.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (4.5%)	28.3	578^th of 778 public middle schools	25.7%		19.6	642^nd of 773 public middle schools	16.9%	64	55.1	37.0	29.6	50.0	40.2	45.8	58.4	$8,052	$671	$7,381
Turning Point Middle	Public	6-8	2300 W Sugar Creek Rd	Charlotte	28262	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(980) 343-5681	62	15	4.1	95.2%	1 (1.6%)	49 (79.0%)	8 (12.9%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.8%)	3.5	761^st of 778 public middle schools	2.2%		2.4	760^th of 773 public middle schools	1.7%	1	6.7	12.0	13.0	12.5	34.6	26.1	25.5
Wilson STEM Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	7020 Tuckaseegee Rd	Charlotte	28214	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-6070	456	23	19.4	99.3%	16 (3.5%)	272 (59.6%)	135 (29.6%)	12 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.2%)	17.3	669^th of 778 public middle schools	14.0%		18.3	653^rd of 773 public middle schools	15.5%	16	37.7	42.0	38.7	35.1	41.4	31.6	42.2	$10,408	$1,128	$9,279

Frequently Asked Questions about Francis Bradley Middle

How many students attend Francis Bradley Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,089 students attended Francis Bradley Middle.

Is Francis Bradley Middle a good school?

Francis Bradley Middle ranks 289^th of 778 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Francis Bradley Middle in?

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

What high school do graduates of Francis Bradley Middle attend?

Students who attend Francis Bradley Middle usually go on to attend Hopewell High School

What is the racial makeup of Francis Bradley Middle?

Students at Francis Bradley Middle are 38% White, 34% African American, 21% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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