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Best Matthews Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 14,487 students in Matthews, NC (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,776 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Matthews, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%). Matthews has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in North Carolina.
The top-ranked public schools in Matthews, NC are Weddington High School, Weddington Middle School and Weddington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matthews, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Matthews have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Matthews, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weddington High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4901 Monroe-weddington Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6319
Gr: 9-12 | 1,857 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Weddington Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5903 Deal Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6318
Gr: 6-8 | 1,403 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Weddington Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3927 Twelve Mile Creek Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6317
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Antioch Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3101 Antioch Church Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-3005
Gr: K-5 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Elizabeth Lane Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
121 Elizabeth Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5700
Gr: K-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Socrates Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3909 Weddington Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1711
Gr: K-11 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Butler High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1810 Matthews-mint Hill Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,843 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Stallings Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3501 Stallings Rd
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 290-1558
Gr: K-5 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Crestdale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
940 Sam Newell Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5755
Gr: 6-8 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Matthews Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 E Mcdowell St
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-3940
Gr: K-5 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1111.
Mint Hill Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11501 Idlewild Road
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5439
Gr: 6-8 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1212.
Matthews Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2332 Mount Harmony Church Rd.
Matthews, NC 28104
(980) 339-5449
Gr: K-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1313.
Crown Point Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3335 Sam Newell Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-6535
Gr: PK-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Honor Prep
Charter School
4421 Stuart Andrew Blvd
Matthews, NC 28105
(919) 807-3300
Rank: n/an/a
Mint Hill Elementary School
11615 Idlewild Road
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-0926
Gr: K-5 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Matthews, North Carolina

Matthews, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Anson Charter Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
2132 Greenbrook Pkwy.
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 236-1234

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Matthews, NC?
How many public schools are located in Matthews?
16 public schools are located in Matthews.
What percentage of students in Matthews go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Matthews are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Matthews?
Matthews public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Matthews are often viewed compared to one another?

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