Schools

Education is a significant factor for parents to consider when moving to a new city. It can influence where you shop, where you work, and most importantly, where you live. Fortunately, Charlotte boasts some of the best public high schools in North Carolina and is also home to a wide selection of private and charter high schools.

  • Charlotte is home to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public School System (CMS). As of 2023, there are 35 schools servicing over 45,000 students in Mecklenburg County.

  • There are currently 14 charter schools located within Mecklenburg county educating over 13,000 students.

  • Charlotte has a large amount of private schools. In total there are 25 private schools located within Mecklenburg County home to over 14,000 students.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public High Schools

  • Ardrey Kell High School

    Ardrey Kell High School is a public high school that services the central southernmost area of Mecklenburg County.

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  • Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology

    Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology, is a public high school within the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System that services the western central area of Mecklenburg County.

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  • David W. Butler High School

    David W. Butler High School is a public high school within the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System that services the central southeastern area of Mecklenburg County.

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  • Cato Middle College High School

    Cato Middle College High School is an honors program within the Charlotte Mecklenburg School system that provides students with the opportunity to earn transferable university credits.

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  • East Mecklenburg High School

    East Mecklenburg High School, is a public high school within the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System that services the southeastern central area of Mecklenburg County.

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  • Garinger High School

    Garinger High School, or simply Garinger, is a public high school within the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System that services the western central area of Mecklenburg County.

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  • Harding University High School

    Harding University High School is a public high school within the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System that services the western central area of Mecklenburg County.

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  • Hopewell High School

    Hopewell High School is a public high school within the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System that services the northwest area of Mecklenburg County.

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  • Independence High School

    Independence High School is a public high school within the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System that services the central-eastern area of Mecklenburg County.

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  • Julius L. Chambers High School

    Julius L. Chambers High School (JLC), formerly Vance High School, is a public high school within the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System that services the northeastern area of Mecklenburg County.

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  • Mallard Creek High School

    Mallard Creek High School is a public high school within the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System that services the northeastern area of Mecklenburg County.

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  • Myers Park High School

    Myers Park High School is a public high school within the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System that services the southern central area of Mecklenburg County.

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  • North Mecklenburg High School

    North Mecklenburg High School is a public high school within the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System that services the northern central area of Mecklenburg County.

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  • Olympic High School

    Olympic High School is a public high school within the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System that services the central southeastern area of Mecklenburg County.

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  • Palisades High School

    Palisades High School is a new public high school within the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System that services the southwestern area of Mecklenburg County.

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  • Providence High School

    Providence High School is a public high school within the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System that services the central southeastern area of Mecklenburg County.

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  • Rocky River High School

    Rocky River High School is a public high school within the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System that services the central-eastern area of Mecklenburg County.

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  • South Mecklenburg High School

    South Mecklenburg High School is a public high school within the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System that services the central southern area of Mecklenburg County.

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  • West Charlotte High School

    West Charlotte High School is a public high school within the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System that services the western central region of Mecklenburg County.

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  • West Mecklenburg High School

    West Mecklenburg High School is a public high school within the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System that services the central western area of Mecklenburg County.

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  • William Amos Hough High School

    William Amos Hough High School is a public high school within the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System that services the northern area of Mecklenburg County.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Private High Schools

  • Charlotte Country Day School

    Charlotte Country Day School is a private, K-12 school located in the Governor’s Square neighborhood of south Charlotte.

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  • Charlotte Latin School

    Charlotte Latin School is a Private, K-12 school located in the Raintree neighborhood of south Charlotte.

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  • Davidson Day School

    Davidson Day School is a private, K-12 school located in the Davidson neighborhood to the north of Charlotte.

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  • Providence Day School

    Providence Day School is a private, K-12 school located in the Lansdowne neighborhood of south Charlotte.

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  • Charlotte Christian School

    Charlotte Christian School is a private K-12 school located in the Stonehaven neighborhood south of Charlotte.

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  • Covenant Day School

    Covenant Day School is a Private, K-12 school located within the town of Matthews in southeast Charlotte.

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  • Carmel Christian Academy

    Carmel Christian Academy is a Private, K-12 school located within the town of Matthews in southeast Charlotte.

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  • SouthLake Christian Academy

    SouthLake Christian Academy is a private, K-12 school located in the town of Huntersville to the northwest of Charlotte.

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  • Charlotte Catholic High School

    Charlotte Catholic High School is a private high school located within the Carmel neighborhood of Charlotte.

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  • Hickory Grove Christian School

    Hickory Grove Christian School is a private high school located within the Hickory Grove neighborhood of Charlotte.

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