Excellent
#184 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 7% in state
Williams Secondary Montessori
High School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2400 Carmine St, Charlotte, NC 28206
- Math 75% vs NC 53% (2025)
- Reading 86% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Williams Secondary Montessori score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 80% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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Where Williams Secondary Montessori sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,456
Median home value
$239,700
Median rent
$1,225/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
32.9%
Poverty rate
23.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28206; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Charlotte High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,674 | Compare → |
| Northwest School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,008 | Compare → |
| Victory Christian Center SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Charlotte Leadership AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 64 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #16 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
Williams Secondary Montessori is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Williams Secondary Montessori
Williams Secondary Montessori is a public high school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 362 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #184 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Williams Secondary Montessori
What grades does Williams Secondary Montessori serve?
Williams Secondary Montessori serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Williams Secondary Montessori?
Williams Secondary Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams Secondary Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Williams Secondary Montessori is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Williams Secondary Montessori rank in NC?
Williams Secondary Montessori ranks #184 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Williams Secondary Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Williams Secondary Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Williams Secondary Montessori?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Williams Secondary Montessori has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Williams Secondary Montessori a charter school?
No, Williams Secondary Montessori is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Williams Secondary Montessori a Title I school?
No, Williams Secondary Montessori is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Williams Secondary Montessori?
17.7% of students at Williams Secondary Montessori 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Phone
- (980) 343-0040
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 28206)
- 14,726
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 28206; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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