For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,847 students in 28104, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 28104, NC are Weddington Middle School, Union Day School and Matthews Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28104 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28104, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28104, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weddington Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5903 Deal Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6318
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6318
Grades: 6-8
| 1,403 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: K-10
| 669 students
Rank: #33.
Matthews Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2332 Mount Harmony Church Rd.
Matthews, NC 28104
(980) 339-5449
Matthews, NC 28104
(980) 339-5449
Grades: K-8
| 775 students
28104, 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 middle schools in 28104, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28104, NC include Weddington Middle School, Union Day School and Matthews Charter Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 28104?
3 public middle schools are located in 28104.
What is the racial composition of students in 28104?
28104 public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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