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 2024-25 school year, there are 184 public schools serving 144,047 students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
184 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
144,047 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
8,368 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#161 out of 325 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
63%
Graduation Rate
83%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
# American Indian Students
287 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10,174 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
7%
4%
# Hispanic Students
42,635 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
20%
# Black Students
51,498 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
36%
25%
# White Students
34,628 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
24%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
193 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4,782 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,980
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
10,187
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
10,789
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10,155
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
10,306
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
10,730
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
10,618
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
10,352
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
10,725
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
11,443
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
13,891
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
12,084
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
9,745
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
10,042
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,641 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,436 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,677 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$2,079 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,641
$11,229
Spending / Student
$14,436
$11,655
Best Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Providence High School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1800 Pineville-matthews Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(980) 343-5390
Charlotte, NC 28270
(980) 343-5390
Grades: 9-12
| 2,048 students
Rank: #22.
Providence Spring Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10045 Providence Church Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6935
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6935
Grades: K-5
| 602 students
Rank: #33.
Ardrey Kell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10220 Ardrey Kell Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0860
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0860
Grades: 9-12
| 3,529 students
Rank: #44.
Polo Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11830 Tom Short Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0749
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0749
Grades: K-5
| 598 students
Rank: #55.
Hawk Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9201 Bryant Farms Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-5927
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-5927
Grades: PK-5
| 737 students
Rank: #66.
William Amos Hough High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12420 Bailey Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031
(980) 344-0514
Cornelius, NC 28031
(980) 344-0514
Grades: 9-12
| 2,518 students
Rank: #77.
Jay M. Robinson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5925 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6944
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6944
Grades: 6-8
| 1,305 students
Rank: #88.
Char Eng Early College-uncc
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9000 Robert Snyder Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-9898
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-9898
Grades: 9-13
| 264 students
Rank: #99.
Highland Mill Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3201 Clemson Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-5525
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-5525
Grades: PK-6
| 315 students
Rank: #1010.
Selwyn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2840 Colony Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-5835
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-5835
Grades: K-5
| 651 students
Rank: #1111.
Rea Farms Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11532 Golf Links Drive
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0723
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0723
Grades: K-8
| 1,109 students
Rank: #1212.
Grand Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15410 Stumptown Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-2063
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-2063
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #1313.
Myers Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2400 Colony Rd
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5800
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 3,593 students
Rank: #1414.
Sharon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4330 Foxcroft Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6725
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6725
Grades: K-5
| 721 students
Rank: #1515.
Beverly Woods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6001 Quail Hollow Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3627
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3627
Grades: K-5
| 611 students
Rank: #1616.
Elon Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11425 Ardrey Kell Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-1440
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-1440
Grades: K-5
| 843 students
Rank: #1717.
Community House Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9500 Community House Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0689
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0689
Grades: 6-8
| 1,412 students
Rank: #1818.
Davidson K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
635 South St
Davidson, NC 28036
(980) 343-3900
Davidson, NC 28036
(980) 343-3900
Grades: K-8
| 1,171 students
Rank: #1919.
Mckee Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4101 Mckee Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(980) 343-3970
Charlotte, NC 28270
(980) 343-3970
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #2020.
Elizabeth Lane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
121 Elizabeth Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5700
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5700
Grades: K-5
| 710 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Bailey Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11900 Bailey Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031
(980) 343-1068
Cornelius, NC 28031
(980) 343-1068
Grades: 6-8
| 1,326 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Olde Providence Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3800 Rea Rd
Charlotte, NC 28226
(980) 343-3755
Charlotte, NC 28226
(980) 343-3755
Grades: K-5
| 671 students
Rank: #2323.
Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 E. Park Ave
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-2240
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-2240
Grades: 3-5
| 291 students
Rank: #2424.
Huntersville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Gilead Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-3835
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-3835
Grades: K-5
| 868 students
Rank: #2525.
Williams Secondary Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2400 Carmine St
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-0040
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-0040
Grades: 7-12
| 373 students
Rank: #2626.
Butler High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1810 Matthews-mint Hill Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-6300
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,876 students
Rank: #2727.
Irwin Academic Center
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
329 N. Irwin Ave
Charlotte, NC 28202
(980) 343-5480
Charlotte, NC 28202
(980) 343-5480
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Ballantyne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15425 Scholastic Dr
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0413
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0413
Grades: K-5
| 925 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Randolph Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 Water Oak Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6700
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,148 students
Rank: #3030.
Piedmont Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1241 E 10th St
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-5435
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-5435
Grades: 6-8
| 1,083 students
Rank: #3131.
East Mecklenburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6800 Monroe Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6430
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6430
Grades: 9-12
| 2,409 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Charlotte Teacher Early College
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9000 Robert D. Snyder Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-9898
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-9898
Grades: 9-13
| 179 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-3066
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-3066
Grades: 4-12
| 1,347 students
Rank: #3434.
Northwest School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1415 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5500
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 1,058 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Chantilly Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Briar Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-0692
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-0692
Grades: PK-6
| 306 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District?
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District manages 184 public schools serving 144,047 students.
What is the rank of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District?
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District is ranked #165 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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, 30% of students are Hispanic, 24% 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 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,436 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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