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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Charlotte at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District
144,197 students | CHARLOTTE, NC
Grades PK, K-12 | 181 schools -
Niner University Elementary School
136 students | CHARLOTTE, NC
Grades K-4 | 1 school
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Reviews From Schools in Charlotte
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Parent / Guardian
July 29, 2025
Very sad how this school has fallen in school grade . My child has suffer from bullying and achool doesn’t do much , the teacher don’t teach seem more interested being on their phones , the kids are... More
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Jay M Robinson Middle
Parent / Guardian
July 29, 2025
Although Telra Institute is a relatively new school, its progress has been remarkable. One of our children has been attending Telra since its founding, and we've seen significant growth in his... More
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Telra Institute
Parent / Guardian
July 28, 2025
The worst school my children have ever attended. The leadership at this school is atrocious, outside of a few teachers and staff. My children were miserable as they constantly complained about fights,... More
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Palisades High School