East Mecklenburg High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Charlotte, North Carolina 28212 · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
#249 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#10199 of 16,910 nationally
About East Mecklenburg High School
East Mecklenburg High School is a public high located in Charlotte, in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,422 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 249th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (69th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,422.
There are 174 schools in Charlotte; East Mecklenburg High School ranks 54th of 165 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)53%
- Reading proficiency (30%)60%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for East Mecklenburg High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near East Mecklenburg High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
McClintock Middle
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1,056 students · 1.1 km away
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Greenway Park Elementary
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Piney Grove Elementary
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Charlotte Secondary
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157 students · 2.8 km away
Esperanza Global Academy
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538 students · 2.9 km away
Oakhurst STEAM Academy
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Randolph Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,215 students · 3.4 km away
Albemarle Road Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
711 students · 3.5 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is East Mecklenburg High School a good school?
East Mecklenburg High School has a Success Index (US) of 43.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #249 of 528 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does East Mecklenburg High School rank in North Carolina?
East Mecklenburg High School ranks #249 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #10199 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend East Mecklenburg High School?
East Mecklenburg High School had 2,422 students in 2025.
Is East Mecklenburg High School a elementary school or a high school?
East Mecklenburg High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near East Mecklenburg High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of East Mecklenburg High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.