Randolph Middle School

4400 Water Oak Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 1,215 students in grades 6-8, Randolph Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,215 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 91% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Randolph Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Randolph Middle School's student population of 1,215 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,215 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence without Exception

School Rankings

Randolph Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Randolph Middle School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#294 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(21-22)
71%
51%
76%
50%
91%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
28%
22%
Black
31%
24%
White
26%
42%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.75
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Randolph Middle School's ranking?
Randolph Middle School is ranked #294 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Randolph Middle School often compared to?
Randolph Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcclintock Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Randolph Middle School?
1,215 students attend Randolph Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Randolph Middle School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Randolph Middle School?
Randolph Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Randolph Middle School offer ?
Randolph Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Randolph Middle School part of?
Randolph Middle School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
In what neighborhood is Randolph Middle School located?
Randolph Middle School is located in the Cotswold neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 1 other public schools located in Cotswold.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,215 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 91% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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