Top 10 Best Union County Public Schools (2023)

For the 2023 school year, there are 58 public schools serving 44,917 students in Union County, NC (there are 14 private schools, serving 2,154 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Union County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%). Union County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in North Carolina.
The top ranked public schools in Union County, NC are Central Academy Of Technology And Arts, Marvin Ridge High School and Union County Early College Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Union County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).

Best Union County Public Schools (2023)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Academy Of Technology And Arts
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
600 Brewer Dr
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3088
Grades: 9-12
| 843 students
Rank: #22.
Marvin Ridge High School
Math: 93% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2825 Crane Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1520
Grades: 9-12
| 1,929 students
Rank: #33.
Union County Early College Elementary School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4209a Old Charlotte Hwy
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1565
Grades: 9-13
| 307 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 1,756 students
Rank: #55.
Rea View Elementary School
Math: 89% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
320 Reid Dairy Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1524
Grades: K-5
| 594 students
Rank: #66.
Marvin Ridge Middle School
Math: 89% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2831 Crane Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1510
Grades: 6-8
| 1,409 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 713 students
Rank: #88.
Cuthbertson High School
Math: 90% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1400 Cuthbertson Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-0105
Grades: 9-12
| 1,929 students
Rank: #99.
Weddington Middle School
Math: 87% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5903 Deal Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6318
Grades: 6-8
| 1,282 students
Rank: #1010.
Marvin Elementary School
Math: 86% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9700 Marvin School Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-6357
Grades: PK-5
| 710 students
Rank: #1111.
New Town Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1100 Waxhaw-indian Tr. Rd.
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1525
Grades: PK-5
| 755 students
Rank: #1212.
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
| 828 students
Rank: #1313.
Wesley Chapel Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
110 Potter Rd S
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3081
Grades: K-5
| 577 students
Rank: #1414.
Sandy Ridge Elementary School
Math: 82% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10101 Waxhaw Manor Drive
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1505
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Rank: #1515.
Cuthbertson Middle School
Math: 78% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1520 Cuthbertson Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-0107
Grades: 6-8
| 1,393 students
Rank: #1616.
Kensington Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8701 Kensington Drive
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 980 students
Rank: #1717.
Porter Ridge High School
Math: 68% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2839 Ridge Road
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 292-7662
Grades: 9-12
| 1,681 students
Rank: #1818.
Piedmont High School
Math: 75% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3006 Sikes Mill Road
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3170
Grades: 9-12
| 1,278 students
Rank: #1919.
Poplin Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5627 Poplin Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 296-0320
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: #2020.
Unionville Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4511 Unionville Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3055
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #2121.
Union Academy
Charter School
Math: 62% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
675 North Ml King Jr Blvd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 238-8883
Grades: K-12
| 1,987 students
Rank: #2222.
Fairview Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
110 Clontz Road
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 753-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #2323.
Stallings Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3501 Stallings Rd
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 290-1558
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: #2424.
Indian Trail Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Education Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 296-3095
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #2525.
Sun Valley High School
Math: 57% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5211 Old Charlotte Hwy
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3020
Grades: 9-12
| 1,381 students
Rank: #2626.
Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail
Charter School
Math: 56% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2324 Younts Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 893-3607
Grades: K-8
| 1,046 students
Rank: #2727.
Hemby Bridge Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6701 Indian Trl-fairview Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 296-6352
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #2828.
Porter Ridge Middle School
Math: 59% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2827 Ridge Road
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 225-7555
Grades: 6-8
| 1,273 students
Rank: #2929.
Parkwood High School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3220 Parkwood School Rd
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-0154
Grades: 9-12
| 1,037 students
Rank: #3030.
New Salem Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6106 Hwy 205
Marshville, NC 28103
(704) 385-9430
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Rank: #3131.
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-7
| 575 students
Rank: #3232.
Piedmont Middle School
Math: 53% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2816 Sikes Mill Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-6350
Grades: 6-8
| 964 students
Rank: #3333.
Rocky River Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 N. Rocky River Road
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1523
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #3434.
Sun Valley Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1409 Wesley Chapel Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 296-3009
Grades: 6-8
| 1,071 students
Rank: #3535.
Western Union Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4111 Western Union Sch Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-6355
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
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Union County 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 Union County, NC?
How many public schools are located in Union County, NC?
58 public schools are located in Union County, NC.
What percentage of students in Union County, NC go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Union County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Union County, NC?
Union County, NC public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).

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