For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,367 students in Matthews, NC. The top-ranked public high schools in Matthews, NC are Weddington High School, Socrates Academy and Butler High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matthews, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Matthews have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
Matthews, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Weddington High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Matthews, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weddington High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4901 Monroe-weddington Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6319
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6319
Gr: 9-12 | 1,899 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Socrates Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3909 Weddington Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1711
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1711
Gr: K-12 | 1,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Butler High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1810 Matthews-mint Hill Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-6300
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,791 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Union Day School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 Tilley Morris Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 256-1494
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 256-1494
Gr: K-11 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Matthews, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Matthews, NC include Weddington High School, Socrates Academy and Butler High School. Matthews has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in North Carolina.
How many public high schools are located in Matthews?
4 public high schools are located in Matthews.
What is the racial composition of students in Matthews?
Matthews public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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