Cuthbertson High School

1400 Cuthbertson Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 1,937 students in grades 9-12, Cuthbertson High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,937 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in NC)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 94% (Top 1%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cuthbertson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Cuthbertson High School's student population of 1,937 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,937 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Cuthbertson High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cuthbertson High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#43 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cuthbertson High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
94%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cuthbertson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cuthbertson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
74%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cuthbertson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cuthbertson High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
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Hispanic
10%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cuthbertson High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
7%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cuthbertson High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
75%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cuthbertson High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cuthbertson High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cuthbertson High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Cuthbertson High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
97%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Cuthbertson High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cuthbertson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cuthbertson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cuthbertson High School's ranking?
Cuthbertson High School is ranked #43 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Cuthbertson High School often compared to?
Cuthbertson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marvin Ridge High School, Weddington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cuthbertson High School?
The graduation rate of Cuthbertson High School is 97%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Cuthbertson High School?
1,937 students attend Cuthbertson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Cuthbertson High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cuthbertson High School?
Cuthbertson High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cuthbertson High School offer ?
Cuthbertson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cuthbertson High School part of?
Cuthbertson High School is part of Union County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,937 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 94% (Top 1%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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