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6.3 avg / 10

Charlotte School District

School District · Port Charlotte, Florida

Students: 16,864
Teachers (FTE): 952
Estimated Scores: 4%

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

24

10 elem, 4 mid, 6 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,173

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.7:1

How this district compares

Florida rank

#38 of 70

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Florida avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,173

+$2,412 vs Florida median

District size

16,864 students

Larger than Florida median

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 6.3/10, Charlotte demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Vineland Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.

In standardized testing, Charlotte students show an average math proficiency of 55.0% and ELA proficiency of 54.0%.

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

Math Proficiency 55.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 54.0%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Charlotte with test data.

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 6.3/10. 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?

Vineland Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Charlotte with a composite score of 9.4/10.

What are the test scores in Charlotte?

Across schools in Charlotte with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.0%. 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 6.3/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
55.0%
ELA Proficiency
54.0%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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