| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | Cornelius | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 144,197 | 180 | — | 34 |
How Mecklenburg County compares
It enrolls 144,197 students across 180 schools. Its rating of 8/10 is above the North Carolina average of 5.4/10.
School Districts in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Mecklenburg County has 1 public school district covering 34 zip codes. The top-rated district in Mecklenburg County is Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NC EOG 2024–25), ranked against all districts in North Carolina. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Mecklenburg County, NC?
1 school district serves zip codes in Mecklenburg County, NC. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Mecklenburg County, NC?
Of the districts serving Mecklenburg County, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 73rd percentile among North Carolina school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on North Carolina reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in North Carolina and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within North Carolina only, never across state lines.