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.
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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.
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There are currently 14 charter schools located within Mecklenburg county educating over 13,000 students.
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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
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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.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Private High Schools
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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.
