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Mecklenburg County Public Schools

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

214

public schools

Total Enrollment

167,517

students

School Districts

35

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Mecklenburg County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Mecklenburg County has 35 district entries. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 180 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 9 listed communities. Charlotte has the most listed schools, with 175 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 134 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 34 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 33 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

51 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

214

in Mecklenburg County

Reported Enrollment

167,517

214 schools reporting

School Districts

35

districts

Charter Schools

33

15% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary134
Middle29
High35
Other16

35 School Districts in Mecklenburg County

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

180 schools
144,197 students

Lake Norman Charter

1 school
2,215 students

Sugar Creek Charter

1 school
1,588 students

Bradford Preparatory School

1 school
1,511 students

Community School of Davidson

1 school
1,501 students

Queen's Grant Community School

1 school
1,331 students

Corvian Community School

1 school
1,294 students

Charlotte Lab School

1 school
991 students

Mallard Creek STEM Academy

1 school
961 students

KIPP: Charlotte

1 school
944 students

214 Public Schools in Mecklenburg County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 51 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 214 matching schools

Myers Park High School

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Charlotte, 28209 / City: Large

Profile9–12High3,593 students

Ardrey Kell High School

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Charlotte, 28277 / City: Large

Profile9–12High3,529 students

South Mecklenburg High School

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Charlotte, 28210 / City: Large

Profile9–12High3,344 students

William Amos Hough High

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Cornelius, 28031 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,518 students

East Mecklenburg High School

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Charlotte, 28212 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,409 students

Julius L. Chambers High School

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Charlotte, 28262 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,224 students

Lake Norman Charter

Lake Norman Charter

Huntersville, 28078 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–12Charter2,215 students

North Mecklenburg High School

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Huntersville, 28078 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,186 students

Mallard Creek High School

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Charlotte, 28269 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,185 students

Providence High School

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Charlotte, 28270 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,048 students

Independence High School

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Charlotte, 28227 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,022 students

Butler High School

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Matthews, 28105 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,876 students

Hopewell High School

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Huntersville, 28078 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,755 students

Olympic High School

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Charlotte, 28273 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,729 students

Garinger High School

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Charlotte, 28205 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,677 students

Rocky River High School

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Mint Hill, 28227 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,643 students

Palisades High School

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Charlotte, 28278 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–11Other1,615 students

Sugar Creek Charter

Sugar Creek Charter

Charlotte, 28206 / City: Large

ProfileKG–12Charter1,588 students

Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Charlotte, 28208 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,552 students

West Charlotte High School

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Charlotte, 28216 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,538 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

31 more profiles

Mecklenburg County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Mecklenburg County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Mecklenburg County public school directory?

The directory lists 214 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Mecklenburg County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Mecklenburg County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Mecklenburg County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 51 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Mecklenburg County?

Start with the 35 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Mecklenburg County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

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Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.