Top Rankings
Union County Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 41 public elementary schools serving 26,446 students in Union County Public Schools School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in North Carolina.
Public Elementary Schools in Union County Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average).
The top ranked public elementary schools in Union County Public Schools School District are Rea View Elementary School, Marvin Ridge Middle School and Weddington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
52 Schools
2,169 Schools
# Students
40,544 Students
1,079,973 Students
# Teachers
2,412 Teachers
74,448 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Union County Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 321 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Graduation Rate
93%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
# American Indian Students
76 Students
12,846 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,657 Students
42,535 Students
% Asian Students
7%
4%
# Hispanic Students
8,100 Students
214,515 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
20%
# Black Students
4,871 Students
272,424 Students
% Black Students
12%
25%
# White Students
23,129 Students
475,894 Students
% White Students
57%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
1,590 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,742 Students
59,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
258
21,001
# Students in K Grade:
2,457
112,042
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,473
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,677
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,754
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,838
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,020
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,129
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,306
117,135
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,412
119,094
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,056
10,398
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,580
9,149
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,380
8,221
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,204
6,872
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,407 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,494 is less than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$422 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$426 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,407
$11,354
Spending / Student
$10,494
$11,785
Best Union County Public Schools School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rea View Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 Reid Dairy Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1524
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1524
Grades: K-5
| 615 students
Rank: #22.
Marvin Ridge Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2831 Crane Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1510
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1510
Grades: 6-8
| 1,397 students
Rank: #33.
Weddington Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3927 Twelve Mile Creek Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 849-7238
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 849-7238
Grades: PK-5
| 675 students
Rank: #44.
Weddington Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5903 Deal Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6318
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6318
Grades: 6-8
| 1,358 students
Rank: #55.
Marvin Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9700 Marvin School Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-6357
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-6357
Grades: PK-5
| 747 students
Rank: #66.
New Town Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Waxhaw-indian Tr. Rd.
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1525
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1525
Grades: PK-5
| 742 students
Rank: #77.
Antioch Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3101 Antioch Church Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-3005
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-3005
Grades: K-5
| 843 students
Rank: #88.
Wesley Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
110 Potter Rd S
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3081
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3081
Grades: K-5
| 666 students
Rank: #99.
Sandy Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10101 Waxhaw Manor Drive
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1505
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1505
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Rank: #1010.
Cuthbertson Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1520 Cuthbertson Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-0107
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-0107
Grades: 6-8
| 1,353 students
Rank: #1111.
Kensington Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8701 Kensington Drive
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1500
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 1,023 students
Rank: #1212.
Poplin Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5627 Poplin Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 296-0320
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 296-0320
Grades: PK-5
| 670 students
Rank: #1313.
Unionville Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4511 Unionville Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3055
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3055
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #1414.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 Clontz Road
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 753-2800
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 753-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #1515.
Stallings Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3501 Stallings Rd
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 290-1558
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 290-1558
Grades: PK-5
| 682 students
Rank: #1616.
Indian Trail Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Education Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 296-3095
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 296-3095
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #1717.
Hemby Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6701 Indian Trl-fairview Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 296-6352
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 296-6352
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #1818.
Porter Ridge Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2827 Ridge Road
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 225-7555
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 225-7555
Grades: 6-8
| 1,285 students
Rank: #1919.
New Salem Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6106 Hwy 205
Marshville, NC 28103
(704) 385-9430
Marshville, NC 28103
(704) 385-9430
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Rank: #2020.
Shiloh Valley Primary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5200 Rogers Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1559
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1559
Grades: PK-2
| 528 students
Rank: #2121.
Piedmont Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2816 Sikes Mill Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-6350
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-6350
Grades: 6-8
| 877 students
Rank: #2222.
Rocky River Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 N. Rocky River Road
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1523
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1523
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #2323.
Sun Valley Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1409 Wesley Chapel Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 296-3009
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 296-3009
Grades: 6-8
| 1,067 students
Rank: #2424.
Western Union Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4111 Western Union Sch Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-6355
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-6355
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #2525.
Shiloh Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5210 Rogers Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3035
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3035
Grades: 3-5
| 550 students
Rank: #2626.
Sardis Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4416 Sardis Church Road
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3145
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3145
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #2727.
Rock Rest Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
814 Old Pageland-monroe Rd
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1513
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1513
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #2828.
Parkwood Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3219 Parkwood School Rd
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-0655
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-0655
Grades: 6-8
| 817 students
Rank: #2929.
Porter Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2843 Ridge Road
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 289-1965
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 289-1965
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #3030.
Marshville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 North Elm Street
Marshville, NC 28103
(704) 296-6340
Marshville, NC 28103
(704) 296-6340
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #3131.
Waxhaw Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Old Providence Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1590
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1590
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #3232.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5320 White Store Rd
Wingate, NC 28174
(704) 296-6348
Wingate, NC 28174
(704) 296-6348
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #3333.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3005 Ruben Rd
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-0636
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-0636
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #3434.
Wingate Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Bivens Street
Wingate, NC 28174
(704) 296-0635
Wingate, NC 28174
(704) 296-0635
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #3535.
East Union Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6010 W Marshville Blvd
Marshville, NC 28103
(704) 290-1540
Marshville, NC 28103
(704) 290-1540
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
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