- Cox Mill Elementary — Grades K–5 · 1,086 students
- W R Odell Elementary — Grades 3–5 · 1,052 students
- Weddington Hills Elementary — Grades K–5 · 1,038 students
- W R Odell Primary — Grades K–2 · 938 students
- Hickory Ridge Elementary — Grades K–5 · 927 students
- Charles E Boger Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 895 students
- Pitts School Road Elementary — Grades K–5 · 885 students
- Harrisburg Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 850 students
- Carl A Furr Elementary — Grades K–5 · 782 students
- W M Irvin Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 760 students
- Winecoff Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 740 students
- R Brown McAllister Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 698 students
- Mount Pleasant Elementary — Grades K–5 · 679 students
- Wolf Meadow Elementary — Grades K–5 · 655 students
- Rocky River Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 652 students
- Patriots Elementary — Grades K–5 · 636 students
- A T Allen Elementary — Grades K–5 · 626 students
- Bethel Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 611 students
- Coltrane-Webb Elementary — Grades K–5 · 386 students
- Harris Road Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,368 students
- Harold E. Winkler Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,094 students
- Hickory Ridge Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,057 students
- Roberta Road Middle — Grades 6–8 · 906 students
- Northwest Cabarrus Middle — Grades 6–8 · 825 students
- C C Griffin Middle — Grades 6–8 · 792 students
- J N Fries Magnet School — Grades 6–8 · 755 students
- Mount Pleasant Middle — Grades 6–8 · 660 students
- Concord Middle — Grades 6–8 · 583 students
- Cox Mill High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,772 students
- Hickory Ridge High — Grades 9–12 · 1,671 students
- West Cabarrus High — Grades 9–12 · 1,627 students
- Central Cabarrus High — Grades 9–12 · 1,369 students
- Jay M Robinson High — Grades 9–12 · 1,210 students
- Northwest Cabarrus High — Grades 9–12 · 1,142 students
- Concord High — Grades 9–12 · 1,128 students
- Mount Pleasant High — Grades 9–12 · 894 students
- Cabarrus Early College of Technology — Grades 9 · 236 students
- Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll — Grades 9 · 234 students
- Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute — Grades 9–11 · 159 students
- Royal Oaks Elementary — Grades K–8 · 661 students
- Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy — Grades K–12 · 107 students
- Performance Learning Center — Grades 6–12 · 77 students
- Cabarrus Co Opportunity School — Grades 6–12 · 41 students
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| Metric | Cabarrus County Schools | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | — | 3,700 | Data not available |
| Number of Schools | 39 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $10,300/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
About Cabarrus County Schools
ZIP 28075 in Cabarrus, North Carolina falls within the boundaries of Cabarrus County Schools. Its 6/10 rating is roughly in line with the North Carolina average across the funding and enrollment measures NCES tracks. The district operates 1 school, covering Pre-K – 13. Check the rating breakdown and map above, and confirm your specific school assignment directly with the district — boundaries and open-enrollment rules change year to year.
Funding and Resources
Per-pupil spending at Cabarrus County Schools runs approximately $10,300 annually, placing it near the North Carolina state average of approximately $10,500 and below the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Below-average funding can mean larger class sizes, fewer elective offerings, and limited extracurricular programs. Families with specialized needs should verify specific program availability directly with the district. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
Cabarrus County Schools is a small, community-focused district with 1 schools serving students from Pre-K – 13. Small districts often benefit from tighter community cohesion, more personalized teacher-student relationships, and stronger parental involvement. The trade-off is narrower program variety: fewer elective courses, specialized tracks, or extracurricular options than larger systems offer.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Cabarrus County Schools 6 out of 10 — average among North Carolina public school districts. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Cabarrus County Schools falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 28075
Children in zip code 28075 are assigned to Cabarrus County Schools for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 13. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 28075, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Cabarrus County Schools at (704)260-5600 or visit www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — North Carolina districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Cabarrus
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Cabarrus County Schools serves zip code 28075, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 28075 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In North Carolina, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Cabarrus County Schools programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 28075.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Cabarrus County Schools before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 28075 data.