How do these schools compare?
| Metric | South Mecklenburg High School | Southwest Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Charlotte, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 2,534 | 1,205 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.7:1 | 21.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.1% | 40.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | South Mecklenburg High School | Southwest Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,997 | $15,997 |
| District | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | South Mecklenburg High School | Southwest Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31.7% | 9.2% |
| African American | 20.6% | 43.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.3% | 40.2% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 3.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | South Mecklenburg High School | Southwest Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 28 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 281.6:1 | 301.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | 43.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 106 | 96 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.