Charlotte School District
School District · Port Charlotte, Florida
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
24
10 elem, 4 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,173
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
24
10 elem, 4 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,173
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Evaluating Charlotte?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Charlotte as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Sallie Jones Elementary School
Punta Gorda · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Deep Creek Elementary School
Pt Charlotte · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Vineland Elementary School
Rotonda West · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Florida rank
#24 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,173
+$2,412 vs Florida median
District size
16,864 students
Larger than Florida median
The short answer
Charlotte ranks #24 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Charlotte's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 22 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sallie Jones Elementary School (9.2/10), Deep Creek Elementary School (8.4/10), and Vineland Elementary School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.2/10 despite 54% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Charlotte schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Charlotte
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (22 of 24). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sallie Jones Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Deep Creek Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Vineland Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Liberty Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Meadow Park Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Charlotte Virtual Franchise | 7.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Port Charlotte Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 9 | East Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 10 | L. A. Ainger Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 24 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Charlotte
Charlotte is a Port Charlotte, Florida school district serving 24 schools. The district educates 16,864 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.7:1. The district invests $14,173 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Charlotte demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sallie Jones Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Charlotte students show an average math proficiency of 57.5% and ELA proficiency of 56.3%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Charlotte, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Charlotte with test data.
Schools in Charlotte
24 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 6
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Port Charlotte
- Total Enrollment
- 16,864
- Teachers (FTE)
- 952
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Charlotte?
Charlotte has 24 schools in total — 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Charlotte?
The average composite rating for Charlotte is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Charlotte?
Charlotte spends $14,173 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Charlotte?
The average student-teacher ratio in Charlotte is 17.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Charlotte?
Sallie Jones Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Charlotte with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Charlotte?
Across schools in Charlotte with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Charlotte compare to other districts in Florida?
Charlotte has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 24 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.3%
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Compare Charlotte with neighboring districts in the state.
- Miami-dade (536)
- Broward (325)
- Hillsborough (305)
- Orange (275)
- Palm Beach (235)
- Duval (208)
- Polk (167)
- Pinellas (153)
- Lee (120)
- Brevard (109)
- Pasco (106)
- Volusia (89)
- Osceola (86)
- Manatee (82)
- Seminole (76)
- Collier (74)
- Escambia (70)
- Alachua (68)
- Marion (64)
- Sarasota (63)
- Lake (61)
- Leon (56)
- St. Johns (55)
- Clay (54)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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