Serving 3,244 students in grades 9-12, South Mecklenburg High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
South Mecklenburg High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Mecklenburg High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
South Mecklenburg High School is ranked #493 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are South Mecklenburg High School often compared to?
South Mecklenburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Myers Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Mecklenburg High School?
The graduation rate of South Mecklenburg High School is 82%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend South Mecklenburg High School?
3,244 students attend South Mecklenburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of South Mecklenburg High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Mecklenburg High School?
South Mecklenburg High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Mecklenburg High School offer ?
South Mecklenburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Mecklenburg High School part of?
Presently I am living out of the school district due to my employment, but will be returning this year. I have had two stepchildren and two children to graduate from SMH. The last to graduate had Dr. Furr as her principal and cited how the school drastically changed; others to date speak of inequality among students and poor school atmosphere. Should I seek somewhere else? I hesitantly recommend the school since I don't have all the facts.
- Posted by Parent - Wegam
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