Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, 3301 Stafford Dr Testing Wareh
Charlotte, NC 28208
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 182 public schools serving 143,054 students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
182 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
143,054 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
8,781 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NC)
#158 out of 321 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
42%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
46%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
84%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.70
# American Indian Students
283 Students
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10,287 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
7%
4%
# Hispanic Students
40,936 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
20%
# Black Students
52,044 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
36%
25%
# White Students
35,101 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
25%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
180 Students
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4,413 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
2,840
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
10,373
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
9,982
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10,179
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
10,610
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
10,591
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
10,532
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
10,614
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
11,224
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
11,499
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
13,883
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
11,561
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
9,776
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
9,390
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,722 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,536 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$1,677 MM
$17,307 MM
This chart display total revenue of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$2,079 MM
$17,964 MM
This chart display total spending of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,722
$11,354
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,536
$11,785
This chart display average spending per public school student in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Char Eng Early College-uncc
Math: ≥90% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9000 Robert Snyder Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-9898
Grades: 9-13
| 269 students
Rank: #22.
Ardrey Kell High School
Math: 91% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10220 Ardrey Kell Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0860
Grades: 9-12
| 3,494 students
Rank: #33.
Providence High School
Math: 89% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1800 Pineville-matthews Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(980) 343-5390
Grades: 9-12
| 2,025 students
Rank: #44.
Charlotte Teacher Early College
Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9000 Robert D. Snyder Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-9898
Grades: 9-13
| 174 students
Rank: #55.
Polo Ridge Elementary School
Math: 83% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11830 Tom Short Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0749
Grades: K-5
| 572 students
Rank: #66.
William Amos Hough High School
Math: 83% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12420 Bailey Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031
(980) 344-0514
Grades: 9-12
| 2,470 students
Rank: #77.
Providence Spring Elementary School
Math: 82% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10045 Providence Church Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6935
Grades: K-5
| 578 students
Rank: #88.
Jay M. Robinson Middle School
Math: 81% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5925 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6944
Grades: 6-8
| 1,262 students
Rank: #99.
Myers Park High School
Magnet School
Math: 81% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2400 Colony Rd
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 3,539 students
Rank: #1010.
Rea Farms Steam Academy
Magnet School
Math: 80% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11532 Golf Links Drive
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0723
Grades: K-8
| 961 students
Rank: #1111.
Olde Providence Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3800 Rea Rd
Charlotte, NC 28226
(980) 343-3755
Grades: K-5
| 639 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Selwyn Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2840 Colony Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-5835
Grades: K-5
| 618 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Sharon Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4330 Foxcroft Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6725
Grades: K-5
| 756 students
Rank: #1414.
Community House Middle School
Math: 76% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9500 Community House Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0689
Grades: 6-8
| 1,498 students
Rank: #1515.
Irwin Academic Center
Magnet School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
329 N. Irwin Ave
Charlotte, NC 28202
(980) 343-5480
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #1616.
Hawk Ridge Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9201 Bryant Farms Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-5927
Grades: PK-5
| 698 students
Rank: #1717.
Elizabeth Lane Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
121 Elizabeth Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5700
Grades: K-5
| 803 students
Rank: #1818.
Elon Park Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11425 Ardrey Kell Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-1440
Grades: K-5
| 835 students
Rank: #1919.
Dilworth Elementary School: Latta Campus
Math: 76% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
405 E. Park Ave
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-2240
Grades: 3-5
| 264 students
Rank: #2020.
Highland Mill Montessori
Magnet School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3201 Clemson Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-5525
Grades: PK-6
| 313 students
Rank: #2121.
Davidson K-8 School
Math: 72% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
635 South St
Davidson, NC 28036
(980) 343-3900
Grades: K-8
| 1,103 students
Rank: #2222.
Mckee Road Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4101 Mckee Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(980) 343-3970
Grades: K-5
| 511 students
Rank: #2323.
Williams Secondary Montessori
Magnet School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2400 Carmine St
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-0040
Grades: 7-12
| 366 students
Rank: #2424.
Piedmont Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 67% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1241 E 10th St
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-5435
Grades: 6-8
| 1,090 students
Rank: #2525.
Char-meck Virtual High School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-3066
Grades: 9-12
| 795 students
Rank: #2626.
Beverly Woods Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6001 Quail Hollow Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3627
Grades: K-5
| 603 students
Rank: #2727.
Grand Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 73% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15410 Stumptown Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-2063
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
Rank: #2828.
Randolph Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 64% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4400 Water Oak Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,138 students
Rank: #2929.
Bailey Middle School
Math: 68% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11900 Bailey Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031
(980) 343-1068
Grades: 6-8
| 1,370 students
Rank: #3030.
South Mecklenburg High School
Magnet School
Math: 71% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8900 Park Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 3,259 students
Rank: #3131.
Butler High School
Math: 73% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1810 Matthews-mint Hill Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,965 students
Rank: #3232.
Chantilly Montessori
Magnet School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 Briar Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-0692
Grades: PK-6
| 302 students
Rank: #3333.
Park Road Montessori
Magnet School
Math: 60% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3701 Haven Dr
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5830
Grades: PK-6
| 504 students
Rank: #3434.
Eastover Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Cherokee Rd
Charlotte, NC 28207
(980) 343-5505
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: #3535.
Bain Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11540 Bain School Rd
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6915
Grades: PK-5
| 932 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District?
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District manages 182 public schools serving 143,054 students.
What is the rank of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District?
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District is ranked #157 out of 319 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District?
36% of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District?
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,536 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 182 schools
  • Grades: PK-13
  • Enrollment: 143,054 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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