Metrolina Academy Ranks No. 2 Statewide in 2027 List
U.S. News & World Report's 2027 rankings place several Charlotte-area and Union County schools among North Carolina's top elementary and middle schools.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Secondary Education
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U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 school rankings, naming Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy in Charlotte No. 2 statewide for elementary and middle school. Several other Union County and Charlotte-area schools also appeared on the list.
Why it matters
The rankings give families in Charlotte and surrounding Union County a comparative look at local public and charter options. Charter enrollment across North Carolina grew 6% in the 2024-25 year, reflecting growing demand for alternatives to traditional schools.
The rankings draw on mathematics and reading/language arts scores, alongside student demographic context and student-to-teacher ratios. The source does not provide the individual score values behind each school's placement.
The players
U.S. News & World Report
A national media company that publishes annual rankings of U.S. schools, colleges and hospitals.
Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy
A Charlotte school that ranked No. 2 statewide in the elementary and middle school categories.
Telra Institute
A public charter school in Charlotte that ranked No. 20 for both elementary and middle school.
The details
The 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings weigh math and reading/language arts scores, student demographics and student-to-teacher ratios. Telra Institute, a public charter school in Charlotte, ranked No. 20 for both elementary and middle school.
Timeline
2024-25 year: statewide charter enrollment grew 6%.
November 3, 2026: 2027 U.S. News school rankings published.
Seasonal Patterns
The ranking arrives as North Carolina charter enrollment grew 6% in the 2024-25 year, a documented trend that places charter schools increasingly alongside traditional public options in annual comparisons. Charter schools such as Telra Institute now appear among the ranked schools in the state's top tier.
Families comparing options in Charlotte and Union County can use the rankings as one reference point alongside school visits and enrollment details. Charter schools such as Telra Institute appear on the list, so parents considering public charter options can review them in the same comparison.
The takeaway
Rankings offer one comparative snapshot, so families weighing a school should pair the list with direct visits and an assessment of how each school fits their child's needs.
Further reading
For additional context on how these schools compare, explore Secondary Education coverage for the Charlotte area.
Source note: This article includes information reported by K 104.7.
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