Very Good
#590 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 22% in state
Performance Learning Center
High School · Cabarrus County Schools · Concord, NC
A Cabarrus County Schools high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
4521 Weddington Road, Concord, NC 28027
- Math 53% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Performance Learning Center score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2019, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Performance Learning Center 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 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,268/100K
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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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabarrus County Schools Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| West Cabarrus HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,863 | Compare → |
| Cannon SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,014 | Compare → |
| Valor Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 804 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cabarrus County Schools
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #14 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
Performance Learning Center is listed in Cabarrus County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Performance Learning Center
Performance Learning Center is a public high school in Concord, NC, part of Cabarrus County Schools, serving approximately 75 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #590 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Performance Learning Center
What grades does Performance Learning Center serve?
Performance Learning Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Performance Learning Center?
Performance Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 75 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Performance Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Performance Learning Center is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Performance Learning Center rank in NC?
Performance Learning Center ranks #590 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Performance Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Performance Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Performance Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Performance Learning Center has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Performance Learning Center a charter school?
No, Performance Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Performance Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Performance Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Performance Learning Center?
96.0% of students at Performance Learning Center 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 75
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Cabarrus County
- Phone
- (704) 260-6800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28027)
- 79,429
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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