Excellent
#403 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 15% in state
Cabarrus Early College of Technology
High School · Cabarrus County Schools · Concord, NC
A Cabarrus County Schools high school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
670 Concord Parkway North, Concord, NC 28027
- Math 96% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 92% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cabarrus Early College of Technology score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 19 points since 2019, reaching 94% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 9 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cabarrus Early College of Technology sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,268/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Concord), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,101
Median home value
$341,900
Median rent
$1,433/mo
College educated
42.6%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28027; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Cabarrus County Schools
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #8 of 43
- District spending per student
- $10,749NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cabarrus Early College of Technology is listed in Cabarrus County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cabarrus Early College of Technology
Cabarrus Early College of Technology is a public high school in Concord, NC, part of Cabarrus County Schools, serving approximately 232 students in grades 9th-UG with a 38.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #403 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cabarrus Early College of Technology
What grades does Cabarrus Early College of Technology serve?
Cabarrus Early College of Technology serves students in grades 9th through UG.
How many students attend Cabarrus Early College of Technology?
Cabarrus Early College of Technology has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cabarrus Early College of Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Cabarrus Early College of Technology is 38.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cabarrus Early College of Technology rank in NC?
Cabarrus Early College of Technology ranks #403 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Cabarrus Early College of Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Cabarrus Early College of Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cabarrus Early College of Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cabarrus Early College of Technology has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Cabarrus Early College of Technology a charter school?
No, Cabarrus Early College of Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cabarrus Early College of Technology a Title I school?
No, Cabarrus Early College of Technology is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cabarrus Early College of Technology?
32.3% of students at Cabarrus Early College of Technology qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – UG
- Enrollment
- 232
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 38.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Cabarrus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (704) 260-6750
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 28027)
- 79,429
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28027; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025, multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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