📍 Zip Code 28226 · Charlotte, NC

School District for Zip Code 28226

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · 8/10 Rating · Urban District

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School District · Charlotte, NC
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
📍 Mecklenburg County, NC · Zip Code 28226
8/10
Rating
140,000
Students
175
Schools
16:1
Student/Teacher
Great South Charlotte / Ballantyne. Top CMS area. Per-pupil spending: $10,000/year.

Assigned Schools for Zip 28226

Based on NCES 2024 district boundary data · Always verify with district
🏫
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary School · Grades K-5
👥 ~800 students
Academic Rating8/10 — Great
8
Rating
Great
📚
Charlotte Junior High School
Middle School · Grades 6-8
👥 ~1,600 students
Academic Rating7/10 — Good
7
Rating
Good
🎓
Charlotte High School
High School · Grades 9-12
👥 ~2,400 students
Academic Rating8/10 — Great
8
Rating
Great
MetricValuevs National Avg
Student Enrollment140,000National avg: 3,700
Number of Schools175National avg: 6
Student/Teacher Ratio16:1National avg: 16:1
Per-Pupil Spending$10,000/yrNational avg: $13,700
District TypeUrbanUrban / Suburban / Rural
Overall Rating8/10 — GreatBased on state assessments
📌 Always verify: Contact Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools directly to confirm your exact school assignment before making enrollment or real estate decisions. Boundaries change and open enrollment may be available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What school district is zip code 28226?▼
Zip code 28226 is served by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in Charlotte, NC (Mecklenburg County). The district serves approximately 140,000 students across 175 schools and has an overall rating of 8/10 (Great).
What schools are in zip code 28226?▼
Zip code 28226 is served by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The assigned elementary school is Lincoln Elementary School (Grades K-5, rating 8/10), middle school is Charlotte Junior High School (Grades 6-8, rating 7/10), and high school is Charlotte High School (Grades 9-12, rating 8/10).
Is Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools a good school district?▼
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has an overall rating of 8/10 (Great). South Charlotte / Ballantyne. Top CMS area. The district has a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 and spends approximately $10,000 per pupil annually.
How do I verify my school assignment for zip code 28226?▼
Contact Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools directly to confirm your specific school assignment. While our data is based on NCES 2024 records, school boundaries can change and some districts have open enrollment policies. Always verify before making enrollment or real estate decisions.

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About Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools serves zip code 28226 and surrounding areas in Mecklenburg County, NC. The district operates 175 schools with a total enrollment of approximately 140,000 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 and per-pupil spending of $10,000/year, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools receives an overall academic rating of 8/10 (Great) based on state assessment data, graduation rates, and other publicly available metrics from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). This district performs above the state average.