For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,886 students in the neighborhood of East Forest, Charlotte, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in East Forest are East Mecklenburg High School, Greenway Park Elementary School and Mcclintock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Forest, Charlotte, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (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 East Forest, Charlotte, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Mecklenburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6800 Monroe Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6430
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6430
Gr: 9-12 | 2,422 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Greenway Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8301 Monroe Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-5060
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-5060
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Mcclintock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1925 Rama Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6425
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6425
Gr: 6-8 | 1,056 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Forest, Charlotte, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Forest, Charlotte, NC include East Mecklenburg High School, Greenway Park Elementary School and Mcclintock Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Forest, Charlotte?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Forest, Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Forest, Charlotte?
the neighborhood of East Forest, 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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