Best High Schools in Zip Code 28206

There is one high school in zip code 28206: Williams Secondary Montessori, a grade 7–12 public school within Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. This is the only high school in the area, and it stands out as a high-performing option not just locally, but across North Carolina. Williams has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for three consecutive years, and its statewide rank has improved each year—from the 75th percentile in 2023–2024, to the 80th percentile in 2024–2025, and now to the 82nd percentile in 2025–2026.

Academically, Williams Secondary Montessori outperforms both its district and the state on every available test measure, often by wide margins. For example, in the most recent results, 88–90% of 7th and 8th graders scored proficient in reading, compared to roughly 56% at the district and state levels. In Math I, an end-of-course exam, 87.5% of Williams students were proficient versus 42.0% for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and 42.1% for North Carolina. The school also excels in English II, Biology, and Math III. While there was a noticeable year-over-year swing in Math I—from 57.5% to 87.5%—the school consistently beat district and state averages in math across all tested grades and courses.

Attendance and engagement at Williams are exceptional. The chronic absenteeism rate is just 6.9%, compared to 26.8% for the district and 24.2% statewide. About 19.7% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a lower rate than many schools in the district. With a small enrollment of 401 students and a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio, Williams offers a distinctive Montessori secondary program that spans middle and high school. For parents seeking a highly rated, academically strong school in the 28206 area, Williams Secondary Montessori is an outstanding option—one that ranks among the top 20% of high schools in North Carolina.