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Class is in session: 10+ school districts in Charlotte
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School is in session, SD. | Photo via Pexels
North Carolina has 2,496 school districts and 1.5 million+ students. We’re giving you the 411 on enrollment, student-teacher ratios, and more (thanks to data from U.S. News & World Report) for the area’s major school districts. And don’t worry, there won’t be any homework.

Pssst — don’t let school traffic impact your plans. See the map below for a visual of where to find these Charlotte-area schools.

A still map showing numerous schools in the Charlotte region.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has 184 schools within its district.

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Photo via Proxi

Before we dive in, here are four fast facts about schools in the Queen City:
  • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is one of the largest employers in Mecklenburg County, with 20,000+ teachers, support staff, and administrators.
  • CMS has 19 International Baccalaureate (IB) programs at 15 schools — more than any other district in North Carolina.
  • The Fort Mill School District has the fastest growing student population in South Carolina, serving 17,000+ students in 19 schools.
  • Union County Schools boasts 17 dual language programs.
Cabarrus County Schools
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is one of the largest employers in Mecklenburg County and teaches nearly 150,000 students.

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Photo via WCNC

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Fort Mill School District 4
Gaston County Schools
9 more districts
Asked

What is the average public school student to teacher ratio in the US?
A. 10:1
B. 15:1
C. 17:1
D. 25:1
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Events
Wednesday, Aug. 21
Thursday, Aug. 22
  • Coffee with the Community | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 9-10:30 a.m. | 19212 West Catawba Ave., Cornelius | Free | Discuss community happenings over coffee with local officers.
  • Carolina Panthers Keep Pounding High School Classic | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 4 p.m. | Bank of America Stadium | $8 | High school football returns in this doubleheader — Independence vs. Myers Park + Providence Day vs. Weddington.
Friday, Aug. 23
  • Mad Monster Expo | Friday, Aug. 23-Sunday, Aug. 25 | 6 p.m. | Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa | $35+ | Join mavens of the macabre in this annual horror + Sci-Fi-themed convention.
  • The Fleetwood Mac Experience | Friday, Aug. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Knight Theater | $29-$69 | You can “Go Your Own Way” singing and paying tribute to this iconic band.
  • Candlelight: Tribute to Nirvana | Friday, Aug. 23 | 9-10:15 p.m. | Great Aunt Stella Center | $40+ | Experience the songs of Nirvana performed by Charlotte Strings + surrounded by candlelight.
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News Notes
Civic
  • An “adventure park” is coming to the Charlotte area. Mecklenburg County is moving forward on Eastfield Park, a 114-acre space in Huntersville. The park will feature a canopy walk, dog park, and adventure course. Construction begins in 2026. (WCNC)
Real Estate
  • Applications are open to live at Kinship East and Kinship West at Camp North End. The development is Camp’s first multi-family development + offers studio, 1-, and 2-bedroom spaces with rent starting at $1,225. Move-ins are expected to begin in October.
Environment
  • Tega Cay City Council approved a plan to sterilize 200 deer in the area. The decision comes after a culling in January. The $304,000 plan is expected to begin in October or November. (WBTV)
Try This
  • Wondering how zoning works in Charlotte? Join the conversation at 5 p.m. with Bryan Holladay, Charlotte Area Chamber Public Policy Chair, and Douglas Welton, chair of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Planning Commission. The event is free to attend.
Community
  • Celebrate two-time Olympic gold medalist sprinter Kaylyn Brown. The Gaston County native will be honored at Gastonia Baseball Club tonight at CaroMont Health Park. The gates open at 5:30 p.m. + the event starts at 7 p.m.
Ranked
  • The Queen City ranked No. 2 as the most desirable place to live in the US. The study by Clever surveyed 1,000 people + factored in cost of living, taxes, and weather. Raleigh landed at No. 6 — we still love you, RALtoday. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Sports
  • Ready to hit the ice? The Charlotte Checkers announced their upcoming season at Bojangles Coliseum. The home opener will be against Cleveland on Friday, Oct. 18. Single-game tickets go on sale tomorrow, Aug. 22.
Announced
  • SCarowinds returns to Carowinds this fall. The thrill park also announced two new events: Tricks and Treats and Oktoberfest. The events begin Sept. 13 and runs through Nov. 2. For the first time since 2000, a single admission ticket will cover admission to all fall events.
Outdoors
  • Did you see the supermoon on Monday night? Despite the lingering clouds, WCNC’s Brad Panovich captured a stunning photo of the celestial event.
Listen
  • Could Vasilije Micic be on the move before the season begins? Go beyond the clipboard for the biggest stories on the Charlotte Hornets with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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    Interactive show addresses housing in Charlotte
    A person sitting on an empty, kudzu-covered lot behind a sign that reads "we buy houses."
    “Kudzu: A Story of Belonging” walks the audience through the current housing market in Charlotte, provoking thought on who gets to call the Queen City home. | Photo via Mixed Metaphors Productions
    What does it mean to call Charlotte “home?” That’s the question “Kudzu: A Story of Belonging” is working to address in a new, 55-minute production.

    “In this show, we’re imagining the future by exploring the nuances of the present housing crisis,” said director Kat Martin. “In a time when 113 people move to Charlotte every day and 55 Charlotteans are evicted daily, what myths do we want to believe?”

    The show combines theater, music, and art by walking 10 guests through an Enderly Park home. The audience is surrounded by the cast — a person packing, a home flipper, and real estate agent — blurring the lines between audience and participant in the center of a housing crisis.

    “Each room has its own experience that is revealing a facet of Charlotte’s housing realities. It’s basically art imitating life,” added Martin.

    The show at QC Family Tree’s Big Blue House begins Thursday, Aug. 22 through Sunday, Sept. 1. Tickets are $28.
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    Answered

    Yesterday, we asked “What animal sculpture would you like to see in Charlotte?”
    The steel sculptures of two giraffes stand erect in the Dilworth neighborhood.

    You can see the giraffes on the corner of East Boulevard and Lyndhurst Avenue in the Dilworth neighborhood of Charlotte.

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    Photo by CLTtoday

    There are numerous sculptures around Charlotte, including towering giraffes. We wanted to know what you’d like to see adorn the Queen City.

    37% — Flock of birds
    33% — Elephant
    30% — Lion
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    From the editor
    City Editor Jack and I were able to attend the grand opening of Harriet’s Hamburgers in Ballantyne. It was so delicious, I could go back for another burger.

    City Editor Jack and Maria smiling at Harriet's Hamburgers.
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