Top 10 Best Matthews Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 13,822 students in Matthews, NC (there are 12 private schools, serving 2,820 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Matthews, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%). Matthews has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in North Carolina.
The top ranked public schools in Matthews, NC are Weddington High School, Weddington Elementary School and Weddington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matthews, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Matthews have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Matthews, NC Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weddington High School
Math: 91% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4901 Monroe-weddington Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6319
Grades: 9-12
| 1,844 students
Rank: #22.
Weddington Elementary School
Math: 89% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3927 Twelve Mile Creek Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 849-7238
Grades: PK-5
| 675 students
Rank: #33.
Weddington Middle School
Math: 87% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5903 Deal Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6318
Grades: 6-8
| 1,358 students
Rank: #44.
Antioch Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3101 Antioch Church Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-3005
Grades: K-5
| 843 students
Rank: #55.
Elizabeth Lane Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
121 Elizabeth Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5700
Grades: K-5
| 803 students
Rank: #66.
Socrates Academy
Charter School
Math: 67% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3909 Weddington Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1711
Grades: K-12
| 912 students
Rank: #77.
Butler High School
Math: 73% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1810 Matthews-mint Hill Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,965 students
Rank: #88.
Stallings Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3501 Stallings Rd
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 290-1558
Grades: PK-5
| 682 students
Rank: #99.
Matthews Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 E Mcdowell St
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-3940
Grades: K-5
| 827 students
Rank: #1010.
Crestdale Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 57% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
940 Sam Newell Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5755
Grades: 6-8
| 988 students
Rank: #1111.
Union Day School
Charter School
Math: 52% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3000 Tilley Morris Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 256-1494
Grades: K-8
| 702 students
Rank: #1212.
Mint Hill Middle School
Math: 45% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11501 Idlewild Road
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5439
Grades: 6-8
| 923 students
Rank: #1313.
Crown Point Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3335 Sam Newell Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-6535
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #1414.
Matthews Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 37% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2332 Mount Harmony Church Rd.
Matthews, NC 28104
(980) 339-5449
Grades: K-8
| 771 students
Rank: n/an/a
11615 Idlewild Road
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-3000
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Matthews, North Carolina

Matthews, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2132 Greenbrook Pkwy.
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 236-1234
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Matthews, NC?
How many public schools are located in Matthews, NC?
15 public schools are located in Matthews, NC.
What percentage of students in Matthews, NC go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Matthews, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Matthews, NC?
Matthews, NC public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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