Charlotte School District
School District · Port Charlotte, Florida
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
24
10 elem, 4 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
16,864
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
24
10 elem, 4 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
16,864
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
How this district compares
Florida rank
#20 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 #20 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 Meadow Park Elementary School (8.8/10), Myakka River Elementary School (8.6/10), and East Elementary School (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 71% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 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 | Meadow Park Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Myakka River Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | East Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Charlotte Virtual Franchise | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | L. A. Ainger Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Deep Creek Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Port Charlotte Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Liberty Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Punta Gorda Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Sallie Jones Elementary School | 7.3 / 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. District-level spending was $14,173 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Charlotte demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Meadow Park Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Charlotte students show an average math proficiency of 57.6% and ELA proficiency of 56.6%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools10
Middle Schools4
High Schools6
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Port Charlotte
- Total Enrollment
- 16,864
- Teachers (FTE)
- 952
- District spending per student
- $14,173NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 district spending per student in Charlotte?
Charlotte's district-level spending was $14,173 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Meadow Park Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Charlotte with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Charlotte?
Across schools in Charlotte with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.6%. 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
- 57.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.6%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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