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Charlotte Lab School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,002 students in Charlotte Lab School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in Charlotte Lab School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,760 Schools
# Students
1,002 Students
1,546,300 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
100,036 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Charlotte Lab School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#149 out of 325 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)46%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
17%
21%
% Black
44%
25%
% White
26%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $7,982 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,192. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,729 is less than the state median of $11,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$7,982
$11,192
Spending / Student
$9,729
$11,617
Best Charlotte Lab School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charlotte Lab School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2045 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 464-3830
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 464-3830
Gr: K-12 | 1,002 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Charlotte Lab School District?
Charlotte Lab School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,002 students.
What is the rank of Charlotte Lab School District?
Charlotte Lab School District is ranked #148 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Charlotte Lab School District?
44% of Charlotte Lab School District students are Black, 26% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Charlotte Lab School District?
Charlotte Lab School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Charlotte Lab School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,729 is less than the state median of $11,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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