📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Charlotte, NC · Mecklenburg County

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Grades Pre-K – Ungraded · 144,197 students · 180 schools · 34 zip codes

8
out of 10 Rating Good
State reading & math proficiency · 73rd percentile among North Carolina districts. Ranked within North Carolina only — not comparable across states.
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School District · North Carolina
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
📍 Charlotte, NC · Mecklenburg County · NCES LEAID 3702970
8/10
Rating
144,197
Students
180
Schools
Pre-K – Ungraded
Grade Span
34
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – Ungraded
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District Phone
(980)343-6270
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District Mailing Address
PO Box 30035 3301 Stafford Dr Testing Wareh, Charlotte, NC 28230
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Enrollment
144,197 students
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Schools
180
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County
Mecklenburg County, NC
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
3702970
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools34 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
28031CorneliusMecklenburg CountyNC
28036DavidsonMecklenburg CountyNC
28078HuntersvilleMecklenburg CountyNC
28105MatthewsMecklenburg CountyNC
28134PinevilleMecklenburg CountyNC
28202CharlotteMecklenburg CountyNC
28203CharlotteMecklenburg CountyNC
28204CharlotteMecklenburg CountyNC
28205CharlotteMecklenburg CountyNC
28206CharlotteMecklenburg CountyNC
28207CharlotteMecklenburg CountyNC
28208CharlotteMecklenburg CountyNC
28209CharlotteMecklenburg CountyNC
28210CharlotteMecklenburg CountyNC
28211CharlotteMecklenburg CountyNC
28212CharlotteMecklenburg CountyNC
28213CharlotteMecklenburg CountyNC
28214CharlotteMecklenburg CountyNC
28215CharlotteMecklenburg CountyNC
28216CharlotteMecklenburg CountyNC
28217CharlotteMecklenburg CountyNC
28223CharlotteMecklenburg CountyNC
28226CharlotteMecklenburg CountyNC
28227CharlotteMecklenburg CountyNC
28244CharlotteMecklenburg CountyNC
28262CharlotteMecklenburg CountyNC
28269CharlotteMecklenburg CountyNC
28270CharlotteMecklenburg CountyNC
28273CharlotteMecklenburg CountyNC
28274CharlotteMecklenburg CountyNC
28277CharlotteMecklenburg CountyNC
28278CharlotteMecklenburg CountyNC
28280CharlotteMecklenburg CountyNC
28282CharlotteMecklenburg CountyNC
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?▼
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools serves 34 zip codes: 28031, 28036, 28078, 28105, 28134, 28202, 28203, 28204, 28205, 28206, 28207, 28208, 28209, 28210, 28211, 28212, 28213, 28214, 28215, 28216, 28217, 28223, 28226, 28227, 28244, and 9 more. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools rated?▼
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has an overall rating of 8 out of 10 (Good), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 73rd percentile among North Carolina school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within North Carolina only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 144,197 students across 180 schools for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
What grades does Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools serve?▼
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – Ungraded.
How do I contact Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?▼
You can reach Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools by phone at (980)343-6270 or by mail at PO Box 30035 3301 Stafford Dr Testing Wareh, Charlotte, NC 28230. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is a public school district serving 34 zip codes in North Carolina, primarily in Mecklenburg County. It carries an overall rating of 8/10 (Good), the 73rd percentile among North Carolina districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other North Carolina districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (980)343-6270 before making a housing decision.

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