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Schools Serving South End Charlotte

Public, charter, private, preschool, and higher-ed options serving South End Charlotte, with grade spans, locations, and how CMS assignment actually works.

Schools profiled

K–12

Grade span covered

CMS

Assignment district

Verify

Always confirm your address

7 listed

Public (CMS assignment)

K–2 (varies by campus configuration)

Dilworth Elementary — Latta Campus

One of two campuses making up Dilworth Elementary, a longstanding CMS school serving Dilworth and parts of South End.

Dilworth, adjacent to South End

3–5 (varies by campus configuration)

Dilworth Elementary — Sedgefield Campus

The second campus of Dilworth Elementary, located in the Sedgefield neighborhood south of South End's core.

Sedgefield, near South End's southern edge

6–8

Sedgefield Middle School

The CMS middle school most commonly associated with South End and Sedgefield addresses.

Sedgefield neighborhood, south of South End

9–12

Myers Park High School

A large, well-established CMS high school that has historically served much of the Dilworth/South End area.

Myers Park, east of South End and Dilworth

9–12

Harding University High School

A CMS high school west of Uptown that serves some addresses near South End's western edge, depending on boundary.

West Charlotte, west of South End

K–8

Marie G. Davis Military & Global Leadership Academy

A CMS magnet school with a leadership and global studies focus, located near South End's western edge.

West of South End, near Wilmore

K–8

Charlotte East Language Academy

A CMS dual-language magnet school sometimes considered by South End families interested in language immersion.

East Charlotte (not within immediate walking distance of South End)

2 listed

Charter

K–12

Queens Grant Community School

A public charter school option sometimes considered by South End families willing to commute.

Mint Hill, a drive from South End

K–8 (varies)

Queen City STEM School

A STEM-focused public charter school sometimes considered by South End families as an alternative to CMS assignment.

Charlotte, drive time varies from South End

4 listed

Private & independent

PK–12

Charlotte Latin School

A large, well-established independent school east of South End, requiring a meaningful commute from the neighborhood.

East Charlotte, a drive from South End

PK–12

Providence Day School

A large independent school south of Uptown, a notable drive from South End for daily attendance.

South Charlotte, a drive from South End

PK–12

Charlotte Country Day School

A long-established independent school south of Uptown, requiring a drive from South End.

South Charlotte, a drive from South End

PK–12

Cannon School

An independent school located north of Charlotte in Concord, a substantial commute from South End.

Concord, NC — a notable drive from South End

1 listed

Preschool & early childhood

Infant–Pre-K

Little Scholars of Carolina

One of several private early-childhood programs serving South End-area families; representative of the preschool options nearby.

Serving South End and nearby neighborhoods

2 listed

Colleges & higher education

Graduate and professional programs

UNC Charlotte Center City

UNC Charlotte's Uptown campus, offering graduate and professional programs a short trip from South End.

Uptown Charlotte, a short distance from South End

Associate degree and continuing education programs

CPCC Central Campus

Central Piedmont Community College's original campus, a short trip from South End via car or transit connection.

Elizabeth/Uptown-adjacent, a short distance from South End

Answered

Questions & Answers

What schools serve South End Charlotte?

South End addresses fall under Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools assignment, most often to Dilworth Elementary, Sedgefield Middle, and Myers Park High, with charter, private, and preschool options nearby. Assignment depends on the exact address, so always confirm with the CMS school locator.

Source: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school locator

How do I confirm which school my South End address is assigned to?

Use the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools address locator with your specific street address and unit. Listing sites, building marketing, and older articles are frequently out of date, and CMS has adjusted boundaries as South End added housing.

Source: Mecklenburg County POLARIS 3G parcel viewer

Are there schools inside South End itself?

Most assigned campuses sit just outside the district's core in Dilworth, Sedgefield, and Wilmore, within a short drive or bike ride. Preschool and early-childhood programs are the categories most likely to operate inside South End's mixed-use buildings.

Source: Charlotte Rail Trail — Charlotte Center City Partners

Do South End condo and apartment buildings affect school assignment?

Not directly, but rapid multifamily growth has driven capacity pressure and prior boundary reviews. Families buying for a specific school should treat current assignment as a snapshot, not a guarantee, and check CMS for pending boundary work.

Source: Mecklenburg County POLARIS 3G parcel viewer

Primary Sources

Figures are compiled from public records and primary sources and are reviewed periodically. Conditions in South End change quickly — verify anything you intend to rely on.

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