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Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (abbreviated CMS) is a local education agency headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. With over 125,000 students enrolled, it is the largest school district in North Carolina. The system is best known nationally for its role as the respondent in the landmark 1971 Supreme Court decision Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Several CMS high schools have been recognized by Newsweek as being among the 100 best high schools in the United States, a statistic based on the number of advanced classes that are offered to students.

During the 2005-2006 school year CMS students received $39.2 million in academic merit-based financial aid from universities and other organizations, and $14.9 million in athletic scholarships.

CMS has recently been the target of a deconsolidation effort called "DUMP CMS" (D.on't U.nderestimate M.ecklenburg P.arents). The motive behind this movement stems from overcrowding and low performance in many high schools (Waddell HS in Southwest Charlotte receiving the most attention). The basic premise of the movement is to make several smaller systems which would "free" the smaller communities from Charlotte's control. Detractors say the plan is not feasible.

David W. Butler High School (1997, Bulldogs)
East Mecklenburg High School (1950, Eagles)
Garinger High School (1959, Wildcats)
Independence High School (1967, Patriots)
Providence High School (1989, Panthers)
Covenant Day School (1989, Lions)

Pineville and Southern Mecklenburg

Ardrey Kell High School (2006, Knights)
South Mecklenburg High School (1959, Sabres)
Olympic High School (1966, Trojans)
Myers Park High School (1951, Mustangs)
E.E. Waddell High School (2001, Raiders)

Western Mecklenburg

Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology (2003, Cardinals)
Harding University High School (1935, Rams)
Northwest School of the Arts - Performing Arts Magnet School
West Charlotte High School (1945, Lions)
West Mecklenburg High School (1951, Hawks, formerly Indians)

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