Overview

Highland Creek Elementary is a public school in Charlotte, NC, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 118 elementary schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District.
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School Rating

Highland Creek Elementary is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in North Carolina with the same grade levels.
8/10
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School

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Neighborhood

7242 Highland Creek Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28269
School leader: Mr Ernesto Saxton III III
(980) 343-1065
(980) 343-1066
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