Top Rated Charlotte Schools
Focusing on Top Rated Charlotte High Schools and Neighborhoods that Surround Them*
February 22, 2016– Danielle Edwards is a Charlotte, NC Realtor with RE/MAX Executive, the number one RE/MAX in the Carolinas. As a Realtor, one of the most common requests is information on school districts and the homes that surround them. Let’s take a closer look at the top schools and communities to help your Charlotte-area home search start out in the right direction.
If you are a parent searching for a home in the Charlotte area, school districts are likely a vital factor in your home search. It’s important to know that as your children grow up, they will be placed in top-rated schools that will provide them with opportunities to grow and succeed while being challenged. Keep reading to learn more about the top rated Charlotte schools and some of the beautiful communities in close proximity.
Top rated Charlotte schools website for data
k12.niche.com ranks Charlotte area schools based on academic grades, health and safety, parent/student surveys of overall experience, student culture and diversity, teachers, resources and facilities, extracurriculars and activities, and finally, sports and fitness.The following Charlotte area high schools were rated highest for the 2014-2015 school year.
Ardrey Kell High School
With this school’s lowest grade being a B+ in student diversity and culture–which incorporates statistics as well as parent, student and alumni surveys–this school landed itself in the number one spot for top rated Charlotte schools. Nearby neighborhoods include:
Abingdon:
Features beautiful brick homes in the heart of the Ballantyne area of South Charlotte. The average sales price in the neighborhood is $436k with an average price per square foot of $177.
Auburn Place
This neighborhood consists of ranch style and two story homes near Blakeney in South Charlotte. The neighborhood is bordered by a running trail that runs from Audrey Kell Road to the NorthWest corner of the community. The average sales price is $245k with an average price per square foot of $127.
Blakeney Retreat
Quaint street in Blakeney Retreat
Beautiful new homes near fun shopping boutiques and restaurants. This neighborhood is also in the Blakeney area and averages $679k with an average price per square foot of $185.
Hunters Gate
A sough after neighborhood with close proximity to I-485, this community has an average sales prices at $329k and an average price per square foot of $119.
Reavencrest
A popular neighborhood positioned between StoneCrest and Blakeney, Reavencrest has an average sales price of $265k and an average price per square foot of $147.
Vanderbilt at Providence
These beautiful brick homes have an average sales price of $547k with an average price per square foot of $137.
The lowest grade for Fort Mill High school is a B but the school beams A’s almost all across the board, making it #2 in top ranked Charlotte high schools. This school is located right below the NC/SC border in close proximity to I-77 and Carowinds. Nearby neighborhoods include:
Ashford On The Water
Ashford On The Water is a subdivision of beautiful brick, stone, and stucco houses with an average sale price of $355k and an average price per square foot of $119.
Meadowview
This neighborhood is off of Tega Cay drive and the average sale price is a little over $221k with an average price per square foot of $101.
Sutton Mill
This is a newer, quaint community in Northern York County. The neighborhood consist of 93 homes and is just off highway 160. Average sale price is $338k and the price per square foot averages at $119.
Baxter Village
Baxter Village
Baxter Village is a unique, quaint neighborhood that includes shops, restaurants, and a YMCA that are all literally steps away from each home. The average home here sales for $545k with a price per square foot at an average of $143
Marvin Ridge High School
Marvin Ridge’s lowest grade is a C+ in student culture and diversity with it’s only B grade being in extracurriculars and activities. This school as earned itself an A grade in everything else. Some of the neighborhoods near this school include:
Belle Grove
Belle Grove is a community that features very new homes with low, Union County taxes. Each home sits on a 1+ acre lot and are 4-6 bedrooms. The homes here range from $580k-$730k.
Kingsmead
This neighborhood features 92 premier custom homes, 2 pools (one with a slide AND waterfall), a tennis court, walking trails, and a fishing pond. The average home here sells for nearly $784k with an average price per square foot of $166.
Woodcliff
Woodcliff is in the Ballantyne West area of Charlotte. These beautiful custom homes average at about $774k with an average price per square foot of $137.
Cuthbertson High School
This school’s lowest grade is a B+ in Sports and Fitness with a Parent/Student overall experience of 4.2 out of 5. This school is located in the rural Waxhaw NC. District neighborhoods include:
Anklin Forrest
You can enjoy low property taxes along with an active and scenic lifestyle in this neighborhood. The average price sits right at $445k with an average price per square foot of $114.
Providence Grove
This quiet neighborhood includes a swimming pool and walking trails. The average price is $314k with an average price per square foot of $109.
Shannon Vista
Shannon Vista
This newer neighborhood offers residents low taxes, convenience with close proximity to highway 74, and large lots. The average price is $313k with an average price per square foot of $119.
Weddington High School
46 parents and students rated Weddington high school a 4.1 out of 5 and the school got A’s and B’s on everything except Student Culture & Diversity with the next lowest grade being a B in Health & Safety. The beautiful neighborhoods that surround this high school are as follows:
Chatsworth
Located on the East side of Providence Road, Chatsworth is a gorgeous neighborhood that was incepted in 2005. Average price is $657k with a price per square foot average right at $132.
Lake Providence
This neighborhood was first developed in the 1980’s and features 160 homes. The average listing price is right in between $574k-$575k with an average price per square foot of $169.
Victoria Lake
The beautiful, brick homes of Victoria lake average at $750k with an average price per square foot of $178.
Sanctuary at Weddington
This neighborhood features beautiful oak trees and wooded home sites. The homes here average at $504k with an average price per square foot of $133.
Of course, each school district is surrounded by dozens of beautiful neighborhoods. The average listing price and price for square foot listed for the above neighborhoods are for 2015 and 2016. School districts and zones are subject to change. Consult with Realtor Danielle Edwards about any questions you may have regarding neighborhoods and school zones in Charlotte and surrounding neighborhoods. To view the grades of other Charlotte-area high schools, visit k12.niche.com
** This information is based on current school zoning . Proposed zoning is in the works. Please verify with me, or your local school board before making any home buying decisions based on this article.
Contact Realtor Danielle Edwards for your real estate needs in Charlotte, NC region.
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Written in Collaboration with Shannon Hefferon
