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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 2025-26 school year, there are 152 public elementary schools serving 99,520 students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in North Carolina.
Public Elementary Schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
186 Schools
2,171 Schools
# Students
143,940 Students
1,090,440 Students
# Teachers
8,721 Teachers
73,859 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 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 82% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#161 out of 325 school districts
(Top 50%)
(21-22)
52%
51%
48%
50%
61%
63%
(21-22)
83%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
4%
% Hispanic
30%
21%
% Black
35%
25%
% White
24%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,650 is higher than the state median of $11,191. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,446 is higher than the state median of $11,616. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$1,677 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$2,079 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,650
$11,191
Spending / Student
$14,446
$11,616

Best Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Providence Spring Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10045 Providence Church Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6935
Gr: K-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Polo Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11830 Tom Short Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0749
Gr: K-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Hawk Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9201 Bryant Farms Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-5927
Gr: PK-5 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Jay M. Robinson Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5925 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6944
Gr: 6-8 | 1,330 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Highland Mill Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3201 Clemson Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-5525
Gr: PK-6 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Selwyn Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2840 Colony Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-5835
Gr: K-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Rea Farms Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11532 Golf Links Drive
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0723
Gr: K-8 | 1,105 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Grand Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15410 Stumptown Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-2063
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Sharon Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4330 Foxcroft Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6725
Gr: K-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Beverly Woods Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6001 Quail Hollow Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3627
Gr: K-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1111.
Elon Park Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11425 Ardrey Kell Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-1440
Gr: K-5 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1212.
Community House Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9500 Community House Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0689
Gr: 6-8 | 1,412 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1313.
Davidson K-8 School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
635 South St
Davidson, NC 28036
(980) 343-3900
Gr: K-8 | 1,185 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1414.
Mckee Road Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4101 Mckee Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(980) 343-3970
Gr: K-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1515.
Elizabeth Lane Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
121 Elizabeth Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5700
Gr: K-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Bailey Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11900 Bailey Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031
(980) 343-1068
Gr: 6-8 | 1,325 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Olde Providence Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3800 Rea Rd
Charlotte, NC 28226
(980) 343-3755
Gr: K-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1818.
Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
405 E. Park Ave
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-2240
Gr: 3-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1919.
Huntersville Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 Gilead Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-3835
Gr: K-5 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2020.
Irwin Academic Center
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
329 N. Irwin Ave
Charlotte, NC 28202
(980) 343-5480
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Ballantyne Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15425 Scholastic Dr
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0413
Gr: K-5 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Randolph Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4400 Water Oak Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,176 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2323.
Piedmont Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1241 E 10th St
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-5435
Gr: 6-8 | 1,130 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2424.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7030 Nations Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-3066
Gr: 5-12 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2525.
Northwest School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1415 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5500
Gr: 6-12 | 1,008 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Chantilly Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 Briar Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-0692
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Lincoln Heights Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1900 New Castle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-9442
Gr: PK-6 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2828.
J.v. Washam Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9611 Westmoreland Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031
(980) 343-1071
Gr: K-5 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2929.
South Charlotte Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8040 Strawberry Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-3670
Gr: 6-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3030.
Palisades Park Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15321 York Rd
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-9895
Gr: K-5 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3131.
Eastover Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Cherokee Rd
Charlotte, NC 28207
(980) 343-5505
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3232.
Bain Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11540 Bain School Rd
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6915
Gr: PK-5 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3333.
Park Road Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3701 Haven Dr
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5830
Gr: PK-6 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3434.
Crestdale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
940 Sam Newell Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5755
Gr: 6-8 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3535.
North Academy Of World Languages
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12201 Hambright Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0743
Gr: K-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 186 schools
  • Grades: PK-13
  • Enrollment: 143,940 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 83% (Top 50% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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