For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,877 students in 28104, NC (there are 5 private schools, serving 340 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 28104, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28104, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 28104 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28104, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28104, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weddington High School
Magnet 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
| 1,836 students
Rank: #22.
Weddington Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,450 students
Rank: #33.
Weddington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3927 Twelve Mile Creek Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6317
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6317
Grades: PK-5
| 696 students
Rank: #44.
Antioch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3101 Antioch Church Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-3005
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-3005
Grades: PK-5
| 862 students
Rank: #55.
Stallings Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3501 Stallings Rd
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 290-1558
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 290-1558
Grades: PK-5
| 722 students
Rank: #66.
Union Day School
Magnet School
Charter 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
| 552 students
Rank: #77.
Matthews Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 759 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 schools in 28104, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28104, NC include Weddington High School, Weddington Middle School and Weddington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28104?
7 public schools are located in 28104.
What percentage of students in 28104 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 28104 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28104?
28104 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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