For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 16,997 students in Charlotte School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Charlotte School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
25 Schools
4,211 Schools
# Students
16,997 Students
2,856,324 Students
# Teachers
986 Teachers
155,065 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Charlotte School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
20%
38%
% Black
9%
21%
% White
62%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,170 is higher than the state median of $12,026. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,785 is higher than the state median of $11,677. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$224 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$200 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,170
$12,026
Spending / Student
$11,785
$11,677
Best Charlotte School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26300 Airport Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 637-5673
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 637-5673
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Vineland Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
467 Boundary Blvd
Rotonda West, FL 33947
(941) 743-0188
Rotonda West, FL 33947
(941) 743-0188
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Sallie Jones Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1230 Narranja St
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5440
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5440
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Deep Creek Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26900 Harbor View Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33983
(941) 255-7535
Punta Gorda, FL 33983
(941) 255-7535
Gr: PK-5 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
L. A. Ainger Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
245 Cougar Way
Rotonda West, FL 33947
(941) 625-9600
Rotonda West, FL 33947
(941) 625-9600
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Meadow Park Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3131 Lake View Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7470
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7470
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
370 Atwater St
Port Charlotte, FL 33954
(941) 255-7515
Port Charlotte, FL 33954
(941) 255-7515
Gr: PK-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
East Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27050 Fairway Dr
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5475
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5475
Gr: PK-5 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22100 Breezeswept Ave
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7450
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7450
Gr: PK-5 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
Port Charlotte Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23000 Midway Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7460
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7460
Gr: 6-8 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1111.
Myakka River Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12650 Willmington Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33981
(941) 624-4338
Port Charlotte, FL 33981
(941) 624-4338
Gr: PK-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Babcock Neighborhood School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43301 Cypress Pkwy
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(239) 567-3043
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(239) 567-3043
Gr: K-12 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1313.
Charlotte Virtual Franchise
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1445 Education Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Gr: K-12 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1414.
Punta Gorda Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Education Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5485
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5485
Gr: 6-8 | 1,098 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1515.
Kingsway Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23300 Quasar Blvd
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7590
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7590
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1616.
Murdock Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17325 Mariner Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7525
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7525
Gr: 6-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1717.
Lemon Bay High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Placida Rd
Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 629-4552
Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 629-4552
Gr: 9-12 | 1,343 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1818.
Peace River Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4070 Beaver Ln
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7622
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7622
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1919.
Port Charlotte High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18200 Cochran Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7485
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7485
Gr: 9-12 | 1,730 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2020.
Charlotte High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Cooper St
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5450
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5450
Gr: 9-12 | 1,872 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2121.
The Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18300 Cochran Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7555
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7555
Gr: 6-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2222.
Charlotte Technical College
Vocational School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18150 Murdock Cir
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7500
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2323.
Charlotte Harbor School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22450 Hancock Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7440
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7440
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
311 E Charlotte Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5470
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5470
Gr: PK | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 83:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
1445 Education Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Charlotte School District?
Charlotte School District manages 25 public schools serving 16,997 students.
What is the rank of Charlotte School District?
Charlotte School District is ranked #26 out of 73 school districts in Florida (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlotte School District?
62% of Charlotte School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Charlotte School District?
Charlotte School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Charlotte School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,785 is higher than the state median of $11,677. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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