South Charlotte Middle

www.cmsk12.org/southcharlotteMS

770 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

South Charlotte Middle School, located in the prominent Ballantyne area of Charlotte, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Known for its strong academic focus, the school consistently maintains high performance standards, frequently ranking among the top middle schools in the region. The campus serves a diverse student population and emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous core curriculum with a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

The school is highly regarded by parents and the community for its dedicated faculty and commitment to preparing students for the transition to high school. In addition to its academic achievements, South Charlotte Middle promotes a positive school culture through various athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations. Its location in the 28277 zip code places it in an area characterized by suburban growth, allowing the school to benefit from active parental involvement and a stable, supportive community environment.

770

Total Students

40.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Charlotte Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	439
Hispanic	132
Black	95
Asian	71
Two or More	31
American Indian	2

White
439 (57.0%)
Hispanic
132 (17.1%)
Black
95 (12.3%)
Asian
71 (9.2%)
Two or More
31 (4.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-3670
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/southcharlotteMS
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	770
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 247

Grade 7 259

Grade 8 264