For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,525 students in the neighborhood of Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Highland Creek are Highland Creek Elementary School and Ridge Road Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7242 Highland Creek Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 343-1065
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 343-1065
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: #22.
Ridge Road Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7260 Highland Creek Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 344-3410
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 344-3410
Grades: 6-8
| 905 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC include Highland Creek Elementary School and Ridge Road Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Creek, Charlotte?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Creek, Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highland Creek, Charlotte?
the neighborhood of Highland Creek, Charlotte public schools minority enrollment is 83% 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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