Serving 1,836 students in grades 9-12, Weddington High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,836 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Weddington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Weddington High School's student population of 1,836 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,836 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Students by Grade
Weddington High School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weddington High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#11 out of 2617 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
4%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
6%
25%
White
69%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Weddington High School is ranked #11 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Weddington High School often compared to?
Weddington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marvin Ridge High School, Cuthbertson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Weddington High School?
The graduation rate of Weddington High School is 99%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Weddington High School?
1,836 students attend Weddington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Weddington High School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weddington High School?
Weddington High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Weddington High School offer ?
Weddington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Weddington High School part of?
Weddington High School is part of Union County School District.
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