Ten cheerleading facilities across North Carolina made this list, located in Raleigh, Cary, Charlotte, Matthews, Indian Trail, Apex, Huntersville, and Wilmington. These venues consist of all-star gyms, tumbling and gymnastics centers, and cheer academies. Ratings for these facilities range from 4.1 to 5.0 stars, based on a combined total of 732 user reviews.
Rankings are determined by multiplying the star rating by the log of the review count, with no paid placements.
1. Cheer Extreme All-Stars
Located in Raleigh, this facility holds a 4.7 rating from 315 reviews. One parent noted that their daughter blossomed physically and mentally while on a world’s team over three seasons. The gym is described as well run, with encouraging coaches who earn the respect and trust of their athletes.
2. Inspire Athletics Cheer
This Cary gym earns a perfect 5.0 rating from 87 reviews. Feedback highlights the impact of the cheer and tumble coaches, with one student committing to Navarro Cheer in Texas to continue her training after her time here.
3. Cheer Athletics—Charlotte
Based in Charlotte, this venue has a 4.5 rating from 71 reviews. Reviewers describe the atmosphere as wonderful and the staff as polite people with great attitudes.
4. Charlotte AllStar Gymnastics and Cheerleading
This Matthews facility has a 4.1 rating based on 102 reviews. Parents appreciate the knowledgeable staff and the tuition costs. Specific praise was given to Riley for providing effective verbal and physical instruction to the girls.
5. Omni Elite Athletix-Allstar Cheerleading, Tumbling and Gymnastics
Serving Indian Trail with a 4.7 rating from 43 reviews, this D2 gym offers skill level based teams, private tutoring, and open gym sessions. It is recommended for athletes of all ages and skill levels.
6. Carolina Thunder Cheer
Located in Apex, this facility maintains a 5.0 rating from 22 reviews. One long-term client of five years credited the attentive and caring coaching staff for their daughter’s growth in a welcoming atmosphere.
7. Cheer Elite Charlotte
This Huntersville gym has a 5.0 rating from 20 reviews. The community is described as a family, with experienced coaches who help athletes improve their leaps and bounds.
8. Charlotte Ultimate Cheer
This Charlotte venue holds a 4.2 rating based on 27 reviews.
9. PORT CITY CHEER
Located in Wilmington, this gym has a 5.0 rating from 11 reviews. The facility is noted for its kind, knowledgeable coaches and a competition team that has won medals and first place finishes.
10. Diamond Reign All-Star Cheerleading
This Charlotte facility has a 4.1 rating from 17 reviews. One reviewer mentioned the building is small but suggested the people there are great.
How we ranked these
Our rankings are based on a formula that balances average star ratings with the volume of feedback received. For more details, see our methodology.