For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 633 students in 28203, NC (there are , serving 222 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 28203, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28203, NC are Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus and Marie G Davis School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28203 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28203, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28203, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 E. Park Ave
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-2240
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-2240
Grades: 3-5
| 299 students
Rank: #22.
Marie G Davis School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3351 Griffith St
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-0006
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-0006
Grades: K-8
| 334 students
28203, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3343 W Griffith St
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-5832
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-5832
Grades: 6-8
| 317 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28203, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28203, NC include Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus and Marie G Davis School.
How many public schools are located in 28203?
2 public schools are located in 28203.
What percentage of students in 28203 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 28203 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28203?
28203 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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