Most families are deeply invested in their children’s education. Moving to a new place means finding new schools and figuring out what schools have the best ratings. We’ve got you covered if you’re moving to Charlotte, North Carolina. We’ve compiled a list of the top school districts in the area to give you a head start on your school search. And be sure to check out our guide on moving for more helpful tips, especially if you’re planning to rent in the area.
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Fort Mill School District
Fort Mill School District is located in Fort Mill, SC. It is under 20 miles from Charlotte, NC. We learned about Fort Mill and other Charlotte school districts from digital entrepreneur Udemezue John, who notes that Fort Mill “excels in academics.”
School Stats
- 20 schools in the district to choose from
- 11 elementary schools
- 6 middle schools
- 3 high schools
- Over 18,000 students
- Student-teacher ratio of 13:1
- 67% of students are at least proficient in math, and 75% of students are at least proficient in reading.
- Currently ranked the best school district in South Carolina
- 83% of their graduates enrolled in further education in 2021.
Fun Facts
- In the Fort Mill School District, Nation Ford High School offers an extracurricular program known as the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC). Notably, their Rifle Team took home its fifth consecutive National Championship title in 2020. The school also has a wide variety of other clubs.
- Fort Mill School District’s student enrollment has almost quadrupled from 1998 to 2024. It’s no surprise that it’s the fastest-growing school district per capita in South Carolina!
Union County Public Schools
Union County Public Schools is a school district in Monroe, NC. It is located about 25 miles outside of Charlotte and “offers diverse activities and high student achievement.”
School Stats
- 52 schools in the district to choose from
- 29 preschools
- 31 elementary schools
- 11 middle schools
- 12 high schools
- Over 41,000 students
- Student-teacher ratio of 17:1
- 71% of students are at least proficient in math, and 64% of students are at least proficient in reading.
Fun Facts
- This district’s Marvin Ridge High School is one of the top-rated high schools in the Charlotte area—and in the state of North Carolina. It boasts an astounding graduation rate of over 95%.
- One of the district’s elementary schools, Kensington Elementary, offers a Mandarin immersion program.
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Clover School District
Clover School District is located in Clover, SC, about 30 miles from Charlotte, NC.
School Stats
- 10 schools in the district to choose from
- 7 elementary schools
- 2 middle schools
- 1 high school
- Over 9,000 students
- Student-teacher ratio of 14:1
- 61% of students are at least proficient in math, and 66% of students are at least proficient in reading.
Fun Facts
- Clover High School is home to the Clover Cholarliers, an acclaimed group that has won awards on the state and national levels.
- The Clover School District offers a free program called Bright Beginnings that supports parents of young children.
Mooresville Graded School District
Mooresville Graded School District is located in Mooresville, NC. It’s about 30 miles north of Charlotte.
School Stats
- 8 schools in the district to choose from
- 3 elementary schools
- 2 intermediate schools and 2 middle schools
- 1 high school
- Over 6,000 students
- Student-teacher ratio of 17:1
- 61% of students are at least proficient in math, and 54% of students are at least proficient in reading.
Fun Fact
- Mooresville Graded School District is “known for its innovative 1:1 tech program.” This program has even yielded academic studies that speak to the program’s benefits for students.
- Mooresville Middle School has a unique mascot: the red imp.
Conclusion
We’ve gone over the best school districts in Charlotte, North Carolina. They include the Fort Mill School District, Union County Public Schools, Clover School District, and Mooresville Graded School District. Fort Mill School District and Union County Public Schools are large districts, and Clover School District and Mooresville Graded School District are slightly smaller. However, there’s no wrong choice: they are all “top school districts in Charlotte” that “stand out for community involvement and quality education.”
If you want to get your family excited about moving to Charlotte, check out our blog on the best things to do in the area. For help with moving logistics, look into UniMovers’ many services. And if you’re still weighing the pros and cons of making the move, that’s all right, too!
FAQs
Fort Mill, Union County, Clover, and Mooresville Graded are school districts near Charlotte, NC with very high ratings.
Within the top school districts in Charlotte, NC, Marvin Ridge High School, Weddington High School, and Fort Mill High School are very academically rigorous high schools.
Sophie Pollack-Milgate has a day job as a research assistant. In her free time, she likes to read 10% of the library books she checks out, complain about how either ice or heat are ruining her runs (depending on the season), and modify recipes beyond recognition.
Aubrey graduated from UCLA in 2019 with dual degrees in English and Psychology, as well as receiving a concentration in Fiction Creative Writing. Her writing can be found at Locale Magazine, UCLA's MindWell pod, HerCampus, Westwind, and Bloody Donuts. Aubrey currently lives in Los Angeles with her orange tabby cat, Bowie, and spends her free time reading anything she can get her hands on and soaking up the golden California sun. You can find her hiking the Laguna trails, making jewelry, or exploring the local library.
