Mecklenburg County Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2023-24 school year?

Ardrey Kell High School had the highest enrollment among Mecklenburg County schools, welcoming 3,569 students during the 2023-24 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Among the 200 schools in Mecklenburg County, Myers Park High School ranked second in enrollment numbers with 3,351 students, while South Mecklenburg High School welcomed 3,151 students and ranked third in the 2023-24 school year.

Ardrey Kell High School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, which roughly covers institutions within Mecklenburg County and has a main office in Charlotte.

In the previous school year, Ardrey Kell High School also had the highest number of students among Mecklenburg County schools.

North Carolina’s student-teacher ratio is roughly 15.4 students per teacher, aligning with the national average. However, rising teacher turnover threatens to push class sizes higher, making it harder for students to get individualized attention.

If vacancies continue to grow, schools may struggle to maintain this ratio, impacting the quality of instruction. Districts in lower-funded areas face the biggest challenges, as limited budgets make it harder to attract and retain teachers.