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Best Mecklenburg County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 53 public high schools serving 63,299 students in Mecklenburg County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Mecklenburg County, NC are Providence High School, Ardrey Kell High School and Lake Norman Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mecklenburg County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Mecklenburg County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Mecklenburg County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ardrey Kell High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Mecklenburg County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Providence High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1800 Pineville-matthews Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(980) 343-5390
Gr: 9-12 | 2,126 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Ardrey Kell High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10220 Ardrey Kell Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0860
Gr: 9-12 | 3,605 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Lake Norman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12435 Old Statesville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-8600
Gr: K-12 | 2,212 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
William Amos Hough High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12420 Bailey Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031
(980) 344-0514
Gr: 9-12 | 2,503 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Char Eng Early College-uncc
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9000 Robert Snyder Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-9898
Gr: 9-13 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Community School Of Davidson
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
404 Armour Street
Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 897-8061
Gr: K-12 | 1,572 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Myers Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2400 Colony Rd
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 3,430 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Socrates Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3909 Weddington Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1711
Gr: K-11 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Williams Secondary Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2400 Carmine St
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-0040
Gr: 7-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Butler High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1810 Matthews-mint Hill Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,843 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
East Mecklenburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6800 Monroe Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6430
Gr: 9-12 | 2,372 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Charlotte Teacher Early College
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9000 Robert D. Snyder Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-9898
Gr: 9-13 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
Military And Global Leadership
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1411 Hawthorne Lane Ste A
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6011
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Corvian Community School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4041 Johnston Oehler Road
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 717-7550
Gr: K-12 | 1,284 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1717.
South Mecklenburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8900 Park Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 3,244 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1818.
Bradford Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2502 Salome Church Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 549-0080
Gr: K-12 | 1,534 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1919.
Hopewell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11530 Beatties Ford Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-5988
Gr: 9-12 | 1,774 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2020.
Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1430 Alleghany St
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-5992
Gr: 9-12 | 1,533 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Independence High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1967 Patriot Dr
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,020 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2222.
North Mecklenburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11201 Old Statesville Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-3840
Gr: 9-12 | 2,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2323.
Mallard Creek High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3825 Johnston Oehler Rd
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 343-1341
Gr: 9-12 | 2,099 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2424.
Hawthorne Academy Of Health Sciences
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1411 Hawthorne Ln
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6011
Gr: 9-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2525.
Jackson Day School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1209 Little Rock Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 391-5516
Gr: K-12 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2626.
Queen's Grant Community School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6400 Matthews Mint Hill Road
Charlotte, NC 28227
(704) 573-6611
Gr: K-12 | 1,341 student Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2727.
Olympic High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4301 Sandy Porter Rd
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,500 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2828.
Pioneer Springs Community School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9232 Bob Beatty Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 494-0777
Gr: K-12 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2929.
Charlotte Lab School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2045 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 464-3830
Gr: K-12 | 1,002 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3030.
Sugar Creek Charter
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4101 N Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
(704) 509-5470
Gr: K-12 | 1,573 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #3131.
West Mecklenburg High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7400 Tuckaseegee Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6080
Gr: 9-12 | 1,287 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
Central Piedmont Early College
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1228 Elizabeth Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28235
(980) 343-1118
Gr: 9-13 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3333.
Tmsa Charlotte
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9108 Mallard Creek Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 321-7744
Gr: K-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3434.
Rocky River High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10505 Clear Creek Commerce Dr
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 344-0409
Gr: 9-12 | 1,535 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3535.
Julius L. Chambers High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7600 Ibm Dr
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5284
Gr: 9-12 | 2,316 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Mecklenburg County 51爆料s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Carolina Stem Academy (Closed 2016)
No Local Address
Charlotte, NC 28269
(919) 807-3300
Charlotte Learning Academy (Closed 2020)
800 Briar Creek Rd., Dd400
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 355-2077
Gr: 6-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School (Closed 2023)
756 Tyvola Road, Suite 744
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-3066
Gr: PK-12
Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-9306
Gr: 3-5 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual Middle School (Closed 2023)
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-3066
Gr: 6-8 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Community Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
510 South Torrence Street
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 377-3180
Gr: K-5 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Concrete Roses Stem Academy (Closed 2015)
8310 Mcalpine Park Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28277
(513) 967-5280
Crossroads Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5500 N Tryon Steet
Charlotte, NC 28213
(704) 597-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Davidson Intnl Bacc Middle School (Closed 2013)
251 South St
Davidson, NC 28036
(980) 343-5185
Gr: 6-8
Davis Academy Chadbourn (Closed 2023)
Tbd
Charlotte, NC 28231
(910) 212-6840
E E Waddell High School (Closed 2013)
7030 Nations Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-6769
Gr: 9-12
Eastside Stream Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8000 Robinson Church Road
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 272-8308
Gr: K-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Entrepreneur High School (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
5745 Central Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 906-2900
Gr: 9-10 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
First Ward Elementary School (Closed 2011)
715 North Caldwell St
Charlotte, NC 28202
(980) 343-5427
Gr: K-5
Garinger - International Studies High School (Closed 2013)
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1092
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Garinger - Leadership And Public S High School (Closed 2013)
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Garinger - New Technical High School (Closed 2013)
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1093
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Garinger Business And Finance High School (Closed 2013)
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Invest Collegiate Transform (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2045 Suttle Ave
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 370-4000
Gr: K-12 | 324 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Irwin Avenue Open Elementary School (Closed 2013)
329 North Irwin Ave
Charlotte, NC 28202
(980) 343-5480
Gr: K-5
Kennedy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 688-2939
Gr: K-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Lincoln Heights Elementary School (Closed 2013)
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6067
Gr: K-5
Marie G Davis Middle School (Closed 2007)
3343 W Griffith St
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-5832
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Math And Science School At Garinge (Closed 2013)
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1473
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Midwood High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1817 Central Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3697
Gr: 9
New Performance Learning Center (Closed 2012)
1615 East 5th St
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-3000
Oaklawn Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1810 Oaklawn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Gr: K-3 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Olympic High - Biotech Health Pub Admin (Closed 2023)
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite E
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1110
Gr: 9-12 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Olympic High - Renaissance School (Closed 2023)
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite D
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1107
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Olympic High-leadership And Development Elementary School (Closed 2023)
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite C
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1104
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Olympic High-math Eng Technical Science Elementary School (Closed 2023)
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1101
Gr: 9-12 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Olympic Team High School (Closed 2023)
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1113
Gr: 9-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
P.S. 3 (Closed 2023)
538 Bradford Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6000
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Pawtuckett Elementary School (Closed 2013)
8701 Moores Chapel
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6085
Gr: K-5
Spaugh Middle School (Closed 2013)
1901 Herbert Spaugh Ln
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6025
Gr: 6-8
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Mecklenburg County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Mecklenburg County, NC include Providence High School, Ardrey Kell High School and Lake Norman Charter.
How many public high schools are located in Mecklenburg County?
53 public high schools are located in Mecklenburg County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mecklenburg County?
Mecklenburg County public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Mecklenburg County are often viewed compared to one another?

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