Best Schools in Matthews, GA
Matthews, GA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,235 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Matthews meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Matthews, GA
The top high schools in Matthews, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Burke County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1170 Students
2. Jefferson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 631 Students
Best Middle Schools in Matthews, GA
The top middle schools in Matthews, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Burke County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
2. Jefferson County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 458 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Matthews, GA
The top elementary schools in Matthews, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wrens Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 430 Students
2. Blakeney Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 703 Students
3. Waynesboro Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 961 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Matthews, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Matthews, GA has a total population of 638 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Matthews, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Matthews, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Matthews, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Matthews, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Matthews, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Matthews, GA
How many schools are in Matthews, GA?
Matthews, GA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,235 students in total.
How do schools in Matthews perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Matthews score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Matthews meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Matthews?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 19%
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- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 22%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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