Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools operates as the second-largest urban school district in North Carolina, serving 144,197 students across 180 schools in Mecklenburg County. The district maintains stable enrollment with a 0.7 percent increase from the prior year and employs 8,663 teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1.

Academically, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools performs above state benchmarks in core subjects. Math proficiency stands at 59.2 percent compared to the state average of 56.2 percent, while reading proficiency reaches 52.7 percent versus the state average of 51.4 percent. The district's graduation rate of 84.4 percent notably exceeds the state average of 78.7 percent. Chronic absenteeism remains a concern at 24.0 percent.

Student demographics reflect significant diversity and socioeconomic challenges. The district serves a student population that is 53.3 percent economically disadvantaged, 21.6 percent English learners, and 11.3 percent students with disabilities. Racial composition includes 33.9 percent Black students, 31.5 percent Hispanic students, 23.4 percent White students, and 7.1 percent Asian students.

Financial resources exceed state averages, with per-pupil spending of $14,569 compared to the state average of $11,933. The district's total budget of $2.08 billion derives from federal funding at 10.4 percent, state funding at 55.7 percent, and local funding at 33.9 percent.