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Best Schools in Waxhaw, NC
Waxhaw, NC has 23 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 22,061 students. On average they score 75% on state proficiency tests against a projected 65%, so schools in Waxhaw exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waxhaw, NC
The top high schools in Waxhaw, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marvin Ridge High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2074 Students
2. Weddington High
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Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1836 Students
3. Cuthbertson High
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Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1938 Students
4. Parkwood High
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Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1061 Students
5. Sun Valley High
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1442 Students
6. South Providence
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Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 81 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waxhaw, NC
The top middle schools in Waxhaw, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marvin Ridge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1358 Students
2. Weddington Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1450 Students
3. Cuthbertson Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1344 Students
4. Sun Valley Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 991 Students
5. Parkwood Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 828 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waxhaw, NC
The top elementary schools in Waxhaw, 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. Sandy Ridge Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 597 Students
3. Marvin Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 751 Students
4. Rea View Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 607 Students
5. Weddington Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 696 Students
6. New Town Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 761 Students
7. Kensington Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1032 Students
8. Waxhaw Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 638 Students
9. Rocky River Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students
10. Prospect Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 346 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waxhaw, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waxhaw, NC has a total population of 44,972 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 56% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waxhaw, 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 Waxhaw, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waxhaw, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waxhaw, NC.
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 Waxhaw, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waxhaw, NC
How many schools are in Waxhaw, NC?
Waxhaw, NC has 23 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 22,061 students in total.
How do schools in Waxhaw perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Waxhaw score 75% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 65%, so on average schools in Waxhaw exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waxhaw?
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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- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 85%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Waxhaw
11 of 11 schools in Waxhaw carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 9C: 1F: 1
All 11 public schools we grade in Waxhaw. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (6)
- Kensington Elementary
- New Town Elementary
- Rea View Elementary
- Sandy Ridge Elementary
- Waxhaw Elementary
- Western Union Elementary
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.