For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,647 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 82% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Matthews have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public high schools.
Matthews, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Weddington 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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Matthews, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,857 students
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
Grades: K-11
| 947 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,843 students
Matthews, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Anson Charter Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
2132 Greenbrook Pkwy.
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 236-1234
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 236-1234
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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?
3 public high schools are located in Matthews.
What is the racial composition of students in Matthews?
Matthews public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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