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Weddington Middle School

5903 Deal Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 1,450 students in grades 6-8, Weddington Middle School ranks in the top 5% 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 92% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 5% in NC
  • : 92% (Top 1%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Weddington Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Weddington Middle School's student population of 1,450 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,450 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Weddington Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weddington Middle School is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#44 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Weddington Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Weddington Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Weddington Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
94%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Weddington Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Weddington Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Weddington Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Weddington Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Weddington Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
62%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Weddington Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Weddington Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Weddington Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Weddington Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Weddington Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Weddington Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weddington Middle School's ranking?
Weddington Middle School is ranked #44 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Weddington Middle School often compared to?
Weddington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marvin Ridge Middle School, Cuthbertson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Weddington Middle School?
1,450 students attend Weddington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Weddington Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weddington Middle School?
Weddington Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Weddington Middle School offer ?
Weddington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Weddington Middle School part of?
Weddington Middle School is part of Union County School District.

School Reviews
5   3/3/2023
This school offers classes to choose from, sports like lacrosse, football, volleyball, and many more. This school is great. The teachers are nice and encouraging.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Bella Coll

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 92% (Top 1%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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