Summary:
The 28210 zip code in North Carolina is home to a single public magnet high school, South Mecklenburg High School, which serves grades 9-12 and has an enrollment of 3,244 students. The school is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, which is ranked 119 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
South Mecklenburg High School's academic performance has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 340 out of 641 high schools in 2024-2025 to 397 out of 626 in 2022-2023, despite maintaining a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores present a mixed picture, with above-average performance in English II and Math III EOCs, but below-average performance in Biology and Math I EOCs compared to district and state averages. Additionally, over 50% of the school's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively economically disadvantaged student population.
Despite the school's declining statewide ranking, it maintains a relatively high spending of $8,057 per student and a manageable student-teacher ratio of 17.9 to 1, suggesting a focus on resource allocation and personalized attention for its students. Overall, the data provides a detailed snapshot of South Mecklenburg High School, highlighting both its strengths and areas for potential improvement in serving its diverse student community.
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