Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, NC

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) is located in Charlotte, North Carolina and provides academic instruction, rigor and support each school day to more than 133,600 students in kindergarten through 12th grade in 176 schools throughout Mecklenburg County. In CMS, we firmly believe that setting high standards for all students creates a greater opportunity for future success. Each day, students are prepared to be leaders in a technologically savvy and globally competitive society – not just on paper – but with real-world experiences and practice.

CMS is one of the largest employers in Mecklenburg County with more than 19,000 teachers, support staff and administrators. CMS is fortunate to have tremendous support from Charlotte’s corporate, faith and business communities and more than 38,000 mentors and volunteers that support learning and instruction in CMS classrooms.

The public school system in Charlotte-Mecklenburg has a rich and complex history. Built upon the efforts of many individuals who firmly believed in the importance of education to this community, public schools in this area have had a tremendous impact on the growth and economy of the region -as well as the thousands of individuals it has served.