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Best Union County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 18,993 students in Union County, NC. The top-ranked public high schools in Union County, NC are Central Academy Of Technology And Arts, Union County Early College and Weddington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Union County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public high schools.
Union County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marvin Ridge High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Union County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Academy Of Technology And Arts
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
600 Brewer Dr
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3088
Gr: 9-12 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Union County Early College
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4209a Old Charlotte Hwy
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1565
Gr: 9-13 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,899 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Marvin Ridge High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2825 Crane Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1520
Gr: 9-12 | 1,961 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Cuthbertson High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1400 Cuthbertson Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-0105
Gr: 9-12 | 1,857 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Porter Ridge High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2839 Ridge Road
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 292-7662
Gr: 9-12 | 1,809 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Piedmont High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3006 Sikes Mill Road
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3170
Gr: 9-12 | 1,270 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Parkwood High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3220 Parkwood School Rd
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-0154
Gr: 9-12 | 1,082 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Union Academy
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
675 North Ml King Jr Blvd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 238-8883
Gr: K-12 | 2,186 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2324 Younts Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 893-3607
Gr: K-11 | 1,268 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
Sun Valley High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5211 Old Charlotte Hwy
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3020
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
Union Day School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3000 Tilley Morris Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 256-1494
Gr: K-11 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1313.
Monroe High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 High School Dr
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3130
Gr: 9-12 | 1,215 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Forest Hills High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Forest Hills School Rd
Marshville, NC 28103
(704) 296-3025
Gr: 9-12 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1515.
Wolfe School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
722 Brewer Drive
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1568
Gr: 6-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1616.
South Providence
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 South Providence Street
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1580
Gr: 6-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Union County, NC?
How many public high schools are located in Union County?
17 public high schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?

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