For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,631 students in the neighborhood of Belmont, Charlotte, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Belmont are Piedmont Middle School, Military And Global Leadership and Hawthorne Academy Of Health Sciences. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Belmont, Charlotte, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Belmont, Charlotte, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Piedmont Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1241 E 10th St
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-5435
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-5435
Gr: 6-8 | 1,108 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Military And Global Leadership
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1411 Hawthorne Lane Ste A
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6011
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6011
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Hawthorne Academy Of Health Sciences
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1411 Hawthorne Ln
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6011
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6011
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Belmont, Charlotte, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Belmont, Charlotte, NC include Piedmont Middle School, Military And Global Leadership and Hawthorne Academy Of Health Sciences.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Belmont, Charlotte?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Belmont, Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Belmont, Charlotte?
the neighborhood of Belmont, Charlotte public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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