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#1195 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 45% in state
South Mecklenburg High School
High School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
8900 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210
- Math 62% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 88.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Mecklenburg High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 62% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Mecklenburg High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,145
Median home value
$486,000
Median rent
$1,444/mo
College educated
59.5%
Homeownership
55.2%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manus AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | 4–12 | 1.5 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Charlotte Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,171 | Compare → |
| South Charlotte Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–10 | 2.8 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Brtish International School of CharlottePrivate · tuition | 8.4 | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 143 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #79 of 179
- District spending per student
- $12,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Mecklenburg High School is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Mecklenburg High School
South Mecklenburg High School is a public high school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 3,244 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,195 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about South Mecklenburg High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Mecklenburg High School
What grades does South Mecklenburg High School serve?
South Mecklenburg High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Mecklenburg High School?
South Mecklenburg High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Mecklenburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Mecklenburg High School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Mecklenburg High School rank in NC?
South Mecklenburg High School ranks #1,195 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is South Mecklenburg High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Mecklenburg High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at South Mecklenburg High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Mecklenburg High School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Mecklenburg High School a charter school?
No, South Mecklenburg High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Mecklenburg High School a Title I school?
No, South Mecklenburg High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Mecklenburg High School?
50.6% of students at South Mecklenburg High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 3,244
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 180
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (980) 343-3600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 88.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28210)
- 47,537
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28210; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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