📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NC EOG 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
North Carolina: 10 Rated Districts
NC EOG 2024–25 · percentile among North Carolina districts
| Rank in NC | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Union County Public Schools | Monroe | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #2 | Mooresville City Schools | Mooresville | 10/10 Excellent | 95th |
| #3 | Cabarrus County Schools | Concord | 10/10 Excellent | 94th |
| #4 | Lincoln County Schools | Lincolnton | 9/10 Excellent | 85th |
| #5 | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | Charlotte | 8/10 Good | 73rd |
| #6 | Iredell-Statesville Schools | Statesville | 7/10 Good | 63rd |
| #7 | Gaston County Schools | Gastonia | 4/10 Below Average | 36th |
| #8 | Anson County Schools | Wadesboro | 2/10 Poor | 15th |
| #9 | Kannapolis City Schools | Kannapolis | 2/10 Poor | 13th |
| #10 | Rowan-Salisbury Schools | Salisbury | 2/10 Poor | 12th |
South Carolina: 6 Rated Districts
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among South Carolina districts
| Rank in SC | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | York School District 4 | Fort Mill | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #2 | York School District 2 | Clover | 10/10 Excellent | 96th |
| #3 | Lancaster County School District | Lancaster | 7/10 Good | 66th |
| #4 | York School District 3 | Rock Hill | 7/10 Good | 60th |
| #5 | York School District 1 | York | 5/10 Average | 46th |
| #6 | Chester County School District | Chester | 4/10 Below Average | 31st |
Best School Districts in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metro Area (2026)
This metro area crosses state lines, so it is shown as one table per state. Each state rates its districts on its own test, and a 9/10 in one state is not comparable with a 9/10 in another.
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from NC EOG 2024–25 (North Carolina); EDFacts 2021–22 (South Carolina) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the North Carolina part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area? ▼
Among the 10 rated districts in the North Carolina part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area, the highest-rated is Union County Public Schools (Monroe), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 99th percentile of North Carolina districts on NC EOG 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
What is the best-rated school district in the South Carolina part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area? ▼
Among the 6 rated districts in the South Carolina part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area, the highest-rated is York School District 4 (Fort Mill), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 99th percentile of South Carolina districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
Can I compare districts across state lines here? ▼
No. Each state uses its own assessment, so ratings and percentiles are only comparable among districts in the same state. Full methodology here.