For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,866 students in 28104, NC (there are 6 private schools, serving 340 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 28104, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28104, NC are Weddington High School, Weddington Middle School and Weddington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28104 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28104, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28104, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weddington High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4901 Monroe-weddington Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6319
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6319
Gr: 9-12 | 1,899 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Weddington Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5903 Deal Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6318
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6318
Gr: 6-8 | 1,324 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Weddington Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3927 Twelve Mile Creek Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6317
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6317
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Antioch Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3101 Antioch Church Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-3005
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-3005
Gr: K-5 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Stallings Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3501 Stallings Rd
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 290-1558
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 290-1558
Gr: K-5 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Union Day School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 Tilley Morris Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 256-1494
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 256-1494
Gr: K-11 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Matthews Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2332 Mount Harmony Church Rd.
Matthews, NC 28104
(980) 339-5449
Matthews, NC 28104
(980) 339-5449
Gr: K-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28104, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28104, NC include Weddington High School, Weddington Middle School and Weddington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28104?
7 public schools are located in 28104.
What percentage of students in 28104 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 28104 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28104?
28104 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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