Best middle schools in Union County Public Schools (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 9 schools in Union County Public Schools, North Carolina. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
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- 185Weddington MiddleMatthews · Public Middle91% Math proficiency · 1,324 students
- 285Marvin Ridge MiddleWaxhaw · Public Middle87% Math proficiency · 1,277 students
- 381Cuthbertson MiddleWaxhaw · Public Middle79% Math proficiency · 1,323 students
- 462Porter Ridge Middle SchoolIndian Trail · Public Middle58% Math proficiency · 1,447 students
- 560Piedmont MiddleMonroe · Public Middle53% Math proficiency · 980 students
- 653Sun Valley MiddleIndian Trail · Public Middle47% Math proficiency · 909 students
- 750Parkwood MiddleMonroe · Public Middle46% Math proficiency · 879 students
- 826East Union MiddleMarshville · Public Middle41% Math proficiency · 683 students
- 920Monroe MiddleMonroe · Public Middle34% Math proficiency · 802 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weddington Middle Matthews · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 85.4 Top 5% | 91% Math proficiency | 1,324 |
| 2 | Marvin Ridge Middle Waxhaw · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 85.0 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 1,277 |
| 3 | Cuthbertson Middle Waxhaw · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 80.6 Top 10% | 79% Math proficiency | 1,323 |
| 4 | Porter Ridge Middle School Indian Trail · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 62.0 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 1,447 |
| 5 | Piedmont Middle Monroe · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 59.5 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 980 |
| 6 | Sun Valley Middle Indian Trail · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 52.5 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 909 |
| 7 | Parkwood Middle Monroe · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 49.8 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 879 |
| 8 | East Union Middle Marshville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 25.8 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 683 |
| 9 | Monroe Middle Monroe · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 19.8 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 802 |
Weddington Middle in Matthews leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Union County Public Schools with a Success Index (US) of 85.4. Of the 9 schools shown, 9 are public.
For the full picture see the wider North Carolina middle schools rankings, every school on the Union County Public Schools page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Union County Public Schools?
Weddington Middle in Matthews, North Carolina ranks first among middle schools in Union County Public Schools with a Success Index (US) of 85.4 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,324).
How are middle schools in Union County Public Schools ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.