Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools proudly celebrates historic academic progress made by students in the district during the 2024-25 school year. Recent data released from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction shows tangible improvements across numerous metrics, including school performance and academic growth.

Among the highlights:

• District ranks No. 10 out of 115 public school districts in North Carolina for percent of schools meeting or exceeding growth – highest ranking in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools history

• Record Growth
  • 89.1% (156 schools) of CMS schools met or exceeded growth – highest in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools history
  • 65.7% (115 schools) exceeded growth – highest in district history

• Outstanding increases in grade-level proficiency with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools outperforming North Carolina 
  • Reading (grades 3-8)  +5.2%
  • Math (grades 3-8)  +4.6%
  • Math III  +8.2%

• Phenomenal School Performance
  • 123 schools (70%) earned a school performance grade of A, B, or C (21 more than in 2023-24) — the largest single-year increase in CMS history
  •  55 schools improved their school letter grades — the largest single-year increase in CMS history
  • 31 schools no longer have a state low-performing designation — largest single-year decrease in number of schools with the low performing designation in CMS history

These results reflect the dedication of CMS students, educators, families, and community partners in building brighter futures and expanding opportunities for every learner.

“As we celebrate these accomplishments, we recognize that they are just the beginning,”

said Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill. “Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is committed to continuing this upward trajectory by providing ongoing professional development for our educators, enhancing our curricula, engaging families in their children’s education and working with our community to ensure that every CMS student graduates enrolled, enlisted or employed. We are excited to continue our pursuit of excellence in building brighter futures and creating endless possibilities for every student.”