For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,733 students in 28104, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28104, NC are Weddington Middle School, Union Day School and Matthews Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28104 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28104, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28104, NC Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
28104, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Anson Charter Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
2132 Greenbrook Pkwy.
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 236-1234
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 236-1234
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28104, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28104, NC include Weddington Middle School, Union Day School and Matthews Charter Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 28104?
3 public middle schools are located in 28104.
What is the racial composition of students in 28104?
28104 public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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