public · 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.

Type: public
Grades: K–8
Location: West of South End, near Wilmore

Marie G. Davis operates as a magnet school within CMS, meaning enrollment generally works through the district's choice/lottery process rather than automatic boundary assignment. Its focus areas have included leadership development and global studies themes, though families should confirm current program details directly with CMS since magnet themes and application windows can change.

Its location near South End's western neighborhoods makes it a geographically convenient magnet option for some families, but proximity does not guarantee admission — magnet seats are allocated through the CMS choice process, which has its own timeline and application requirements.

Before you rely on this

What to verify

Magnet school — enrollment is through the CMS choice/lottery process, not automatic boundary assignment
Check CMS's current magnet application windows and requirements well ahead of the school year
A short drive or bike ride from western South End addresses
Program focus and themes should be confirmed with CMS directly rather than assumed from the school's name alone

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Comparable options

K–8

Charlotte East Language Academy

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

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.

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.

6–8

Sedgefield Middle School

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

9–12

Myers Park High School

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

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.

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