Best Public Schools in Concord, NC

The city of Concord, North Carolina is home to 36 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 15 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 11 high schools, and 3 alternative schools. The schools in this area exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with several standout institutions like Cox Mill High School, Harris Road Middle, and Coltrane-Webb Elementary consistently ranking among the top schools in North Carolina.

The data reveals significant performance gaps between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools, particularly in terms of test scores. For example, the proficiency rates in Math III EOC exams range from 87% at Cox Mill High School to just 23.9% at Performance Learning Center. Schools with the highest free and reduced lunch rates, such as Concord High (65.85%) and Winecoff Elementary (73.64%), tend to have lower test scores compared to their more affluent counterparts.

The data also highlights the presence of several magnet and alternative schools in the Cabarrus County Schools district, such as J N Fries Magnet School and Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early College. These specialized schools tend to have higher academic performance, but they also serve a more selective student population.