- Palisades Park Elementary — Grades K–5 · 940 students
- Blythe Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 902 students
- Huntersville Elementary — Grades K–5 · 867 students
- Mint Hill Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 864 students
- Idlewild Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 850 students
- Reedy Creek Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 850 students
- Stoney Creek Elementary — Grades K–5 · 850 students
- Whitewater Academy — Grades PK–5 · 832 students
- J.V. Washam Elementary — Grades K–5 · 818 students
- Barnette Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 818 students
- Hidden Valley Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 808 students
- Endhaven Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 790 students
- Sterling Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 786 students
- Winding Springs Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 786 students
- Paw Creek Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 784 students
- Gov's Village STEM (Lower) — Grades PK–4 · 784 students
- Huntingtowne Farms Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 776 students
- Bain Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 766 students
- South Pine Academy — Grades PK–5 · 765 students
- Lawrence Orr Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 751 students
- Ballantyne Elementary — Grades K–5 · 745 students
- Pineville Elementary — Grades K–5 · 742 students
- Grove Park Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 740 students
- University Meadows Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 737 students
- Elon Park Elementary — Grades K–5 · 732 students
- + 74 more elementary schools
- Community House Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,425 students
- Jay M. Robinson Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,333 students
- Bailey Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,315 students
- Randolph Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,215 students
- Southwest Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 1,205 students
- Alexander Graham Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,187 students
- Piedmont Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 1,108 students
- Quail Hollow Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,090 students
- Francis Bradley Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,089 students
- McClintock Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,056 students
- Northridge Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,014 students
- Carmel Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,004 students
- Kennedy Middle — Grades 6–8 · 990 students
- Crestdale Middle — Grades 6–8 · 989 students
- Albemarle Road Middle — Grades 6–8 · 945 students
- Mint Hill Middle — Grades 6–8 · 878 students
- Eastway Middle — Grades 6–8 · 849 students
- Martin Luther King Jr Middle — Grades 6–8 · 844 students
- Ridge Road Middle — Grades 6–8 · 840 students
- J. M. Alexander Middle — Grades 6–8 · 799 students
- South Charlotte Middle — Grades 6–8 · 770 students
- Ranson Middle — Grades 6–8 · 757 students
- Whitewater Middle — Grades 6–8 · 731 students
- Gov's Village STEM (Upper) — Grades 5–8 · 684 students
- James Martin Middle — Grades 6–8 · 659 students
- + 5 more middle schools
- Myers Park High School — Grades 9–12 · 3,225 students
- Ardrey Kell High School — Grades 9–12 · 3,036 students
- South Mecklenburg High School — Grades 9–12 · 2,534 students
- William Amos Hough High — Grades 9–12 · 2,518 students
- East Mecklenburg High School — Grades 9–12 · 2,422 students
- Palisades High School — Grades 9–12 · 2,332 students
- Julius L. Chambers High School — Grades 9–12 · 2,225 students
- Providence High School — Grades 9–12 · 2,167 students
- Mallard Creek High School — Grades 9–12 · 2,068 students
- Independence High School — Grades 9–12 · 2,024 students
- West Charlotte High School — Grades 9–12 · 2,008 students
- Garinger High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,877 students
- North Mecklenburg High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,854 students
- Hopewell High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,851 students
- Butler High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,791 students
- Rocky River High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,562 students
- Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology — Grades 9–12 · 1,533 students
- Olympic High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,483 students
- Ballantyne Ridge High School — Grades 9–11 · 1,414 students
- West Mecklenburg High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,290 students
- Harding University High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,204 students
- Char Eng Early College-UNCC — Grades 9 · 313 students
- Central Piedmont Early College — Grades 9 · 278 students
- Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences — Grades 9–12 · 239 students
- Levine Middle College High Sch — Grades 11 · 216 students
- + 7 more high schools
- South Academy of International Languages — Grades K–8 · 1,259 students
- Davidson K-8 School — Grades K–8 · 1,185 students
- Rea Farms STEAM Academy — Grades K–8 · 1,098 students
- Northwest School of the Arts — Grades 6–12 · 993 students
- Collinswood Language Academy — Grades K–8 · 893 students
- Cochrane Collegiate Academy — Grades 6–12 · 854 students
- Mountain Island Lake Academy — Grades PK–8 · 766 students
- Renaissance West STEAM Academy — Grades PK–8 · 737 students
- North Academy of World Languages — Grades K–8 · 668 students
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School — Grades 5–12 · 619 students
- Charlotte East Language Academy — Grades K–8 · 594 students
- Thomasboro Academy — Grades K–8 · 569 students
- Oaklawn Language Academy — Grades K–8 · 531 students
- Sedgefield Montessori — Grades PK–6 · 485 students
- Berryhill School — Grades PK–8 · 423 students
- Williams Secondary Montessori — Grades 7–12 · 401 students
- Highland Mill Montessori — Grades PK–6 · 341 students
- Ashley Park PreK-8 School — Grades PK–8 · 338 students
- Marie G Davis School — Grades K–8 · 328 students
- Chantilly Montessori — Grades PK–6 · 316 students
- Walter G. Byers School — Grades PK–8 · 303 students
- Druid Hills Academy — Grades PK–8 · 288 students
- Metro School — Grades PK–12 · 258 students
- Lincoln Heights Montessori — Grades PK–6 · 244 students
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy — Grades K–12 · 91 students
with district
| Metric | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | — | 3,700 | Data not available |
| Number of Schools | 175 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $10,300/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
About Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
If you live in ZIP 28210 — Charlotte-Mecklenburg, North Carolina — your assigned public schools are operated by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Its 6/10 rating is roughly in line with the North Carolina average across the funding and enrollment measures NCES tracks. The district covers Pre-K – 13. Check the rating breakdown and map above, and confirm your specific school assignment directly with the district — boundaries and open-enrollment rules change year to year.
Funding and Resources
Per-pupil spending at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools runs approximately $10,300 annually, placing it near the North Carolina state average of approximately $10,500 and below the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Below-average funding can mean larger class sizes, fewer elective offerings, and limited extracurricular programs. Families with specialized needs should verify specific program availability directly with the district. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is a district of unknown size with multiple schools serving students from Pre-K – 13. Contact Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to learn about available programs and services.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 6 out of 10 — average among North Carolina public school districts. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 28210
Children in zip code 28210 are assigned to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 13. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 28210, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools at (980)343-6270 or visit www.cms.k12.nc.us. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — North Carolina districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools serves zip code 28210, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 28210 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In North Carolina, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 28210.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 28210 data.