Summary:
The 28262 zip code area of Charlotte, North Carolina is home to 11 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. This diverse set of educational institutions serves a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility across many of the schools.
Among the standout schools in the area are Bradford Preparatory School, a public charter school with consistently strong academic performance, and the two early college high schools, Char Eng Early College-UNCC and Charlotte Teacher Early College, which rank among the top high schools in North Carolina. In contrast, several other schools in the 28262 zip code struggle with low proficiency rates on end-of-grade and end-of-course assessments, particularly Julius L. Chambers High School, which had only 17.3% of students proficient in Math I in 2023-2024, well below the state average of 36.9%.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance and funding across the schools in this area, with per-student spending ranging from $8,809 at Gov's Village STEM (Upper) to $10,305 at University Meadows Elementary. Addressing these inequities and ensuring all students in the 28262 zip code have access to a high-quality education will be a key challenge for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district and the community as a whole.
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