Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 28277

The 28277 zip code area of Charlotte, North Carolina is home to three exceptional middle schools: Community House Middle, Jay M. Robinson Middle, and South Charlotte Middle. These schools consistently rank among the top middle schools in the state, with Community House Middle and Jay M. Robinson Middle standing out for their exceptional academic performance.

Community House Middle and Jay M. Robinson Middle have consistently earned 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger, with over 80% of their students proficient or better in mathematics, reading, and science. In contrast, while South Charlotte Middle also performs above the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina state averages, its test scores are lower compared to the other two schools. For example, in 8th grade mathematics, Community House Middle and Jay M. Robinson Middle had proficiency rates of 88.9% and 88.1%, respectively, compared to 81.1% at South Charlotte Middle.

The three schools have relatively low free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 18.05% to 23.26%, indicating a relatively affluent student population. The spending per student and student-teacher ratios are also comparable across the schools, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and staffing, such as effective teaching practices and community engagement, may be contributing to the exceptional performance of Community House Middle and Jay M. Robinson Middle.