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Best Schools in Matthews, NC
Matthews, NC has 33 public schools (7 high, 8 middle, 14 elementary) serving 32,002 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Matthews greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Matthews, NC
The top high schools in Matthews, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Levine Middle College High Sch
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 13 • 224 Students
2. Providence High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2048 Students
3. Weddington High
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1836 Students
4. Porter Ridge High School
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1754 Students
5. Butler High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1876 Students
6. Sun Valley High
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1442 Students
7. Independence High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2022 Students
Best Middle Schools in Matthews, NC
The top middle schools in Matthews, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Weddington Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1450 Students
2. Jay M. Robinson Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1305 Students
3. South Charlotte Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
4. Sun Valley Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 991 Students
5. Crestdale Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1001 Students
6. Porter Ridge Middle School
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1291 Students
7. Mint Hill Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 944 Students
8. Albemarle Road Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 918 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Matthews, NC
The top elementary schools in Matthews, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wesley Chapel Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 760 Students
2. Providence Spring Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 602 Students
3. Antioch Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 862 Students
4. Weddington Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 696 Students
5. Mckee Road Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 493 Students
6. Elizabeth Lane Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 710 Students
7. Bain Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 789 Students
8. Stallings Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 722 Students
9. Matthews Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 809 Students
10. Indian Trail Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Matthews, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Matthews, NC has a total population of 49,126 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Matthews, NC
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, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Matthews, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Matthews, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Matthews, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Matthews, NC
How many schools are in Matthews, NC?
Matthews, NC has 33 public schools: 7 high schools, 8 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 32,002 students in total.
How do schools in Matthews perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in Matthews score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Matthews greatly exceed 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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Every school in Matthews
14 of 14 schools in Matthews carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 9B: 3C: 2
All 14 public schools we grade in Matthews. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (4)
Elementary and primary schools (6)
- Antioch Elementary
- Crown Point Elementary
- Elizabeth Lane Elementary
- Matthews Elementary
- Mint Hill Elementary School
- Weddington Elementary
Other schools and academies (2)
Private schools (4)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.