Education

Public education to Highland Creek residents is provided by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools or Cabarrus County Schools. Local schools in Mecklenburg County include Legette Blythe Elementary, J. McKnitt Alexander Middle School and North Mecklenburg High School. In Cabarrus County, the nearby schools are Cox Mill Elementary, Harris Road Middle School and Northwest Cabarrus High School.

Attractions & Points of Interest

Shopping centers and malls are centrally located for the convenience of Highland Creek residents. Local shopping includes the Shoppes at Highland Creek, Prosperity Market and the Mallard Creek Shopping Center. The Concord Mills Mall is also just a short drive outside the community.

Museums, performing arts centers, sports arenas and even an amusement park are all within driving distance of Highland Creek. Sports fans will appreciate the proximity of Independence Arena, Charlotte Coliseum and Ericsson Stadium. The local performing arts venues are Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Ovens Auditorium and Spirit Square. Charlotte museums include the Carolina Raptor Center, Charlotte Museum of History, Discovery Place and Nature Museum. Finally, families and thrill seekers will enjoy Paramount’s Carowinds Amusement Park in Charlotte. The park features water rides, thrill rides and family-oriented rides, plus shows and entertainment.

Parks & Recreation

Highland Creek provides residents with a serene and scenic lifestyle. Miles of walking trails winding throughout the community provide a sense of nature and relaxation. Designed with families in mind, the community also includes almost 50 acres of parks and lakes to enjoy. There are eight park sites scattered throughout Highland Creek and several more in greater Charlotte.