Below Average
#2205 of 2,648 schools in NC
Quail Hollow Middle
Middle School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2901 Smithfield Church Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210
- Math 42% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Quail Hollow Middle score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
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 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Quail Hollow Middle 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 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,145
Median home value
$486,000
Median rent
$1,444/mo
College educated
59.5%
Homeownership
55.2%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28210; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manus AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 4–12 | 1.6 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Carmel MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 1,050 | Compare → |
| South Charlotte Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–10 | 3.2 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Brtish International School of CharlottePrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 143 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #136 of 179
- District spending per student
- $12,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Quail Hollow Middle is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Quail Hollow Middle
Quail Hollow Middle is a public middle school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 1,074 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,205 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Quail Hollow Middle
What grades does Quail Hollow Middle serve?
Quail Hollow Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Quail Hollow Middle?
Quail Hollow Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,074 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quail Hollow Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Quail Hollow Middle is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Quail Hollow Middle rank in NC?
Quail Hollow Middle ranks #2,205 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Quail Hollow Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Quail Hollow Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Quail Hollow Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Quail Hollow Middle has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Quail Hollow Middle a charter school?
No, Quail Hollow Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Quail Hollow Middle a Title I school?
No, Quail Hollow Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Quail Hollow Middle?
99.7% of students at Quail Hollow Middle 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.4%
- Phone
- (980) 343-3620
- Area population (ZIP 28210)
- 47,537
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 28210; 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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