Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district encompasses 184 schools, including 117 elementary schools, 30 middle schools, 34 high schools, and 3 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population across the Charlotte metropolitan area. Some of the standout schools in the district include Providence High School, which consistently ranks among the top schools in the state, as well as Elon Park Elementary and Selwyn Elementary, which are also high-performing elementary schools.

The data reveals significant performance disparities across the district, with the highest-performing schools, such as Community House Middle and Jay M. Robinson Middle, achieving exceptional results on end-of-course exams and earning top ratings from SchoolDigger. In contrast, some schools, like Turning Point Academy and Druid Hills Academy, struggle to reach proficiency levels.

The data also suggests that the district's magnet and specialized schools, such as Char Eng Early College-UNCC, tend to outperform the traditional public schools. However, the analysis indicates that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution, as the district's highest-spending school, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy, is also one of the lowest-performing.