Cuthbertson High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waxhaw, North Carolina 28173 · Union County Public Schools
#14 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#1311 of 16,910 nationally
About Cuthbertson High
Cuthbertson High is a public high located in Waxhaw, in the Union County Public Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,857 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of high schools in United States and 14th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,857.
There are 11 schools in Waxhaw; Cuthbertson High ranks 8th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)89%
- Reading proficiency (30%)78%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)10.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)22.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cuthbertson High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 10.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 22.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 89%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cuthbertson High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cuthbertson Middle
Waxhaw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,323 students · 256 m away
Monroe Charter Academy
Waxhaw · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
104 students · 2.0 km away
New Town Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
691 students · 3.1 km away
Weddington High
Matthews · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,899 students · 3.1 km away
Weddington Elementary
Matthews · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
652 students · 3.1 km away
Weddington Middle
Matthews · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,324 students · 3.7 km away
Kensington Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades K–5
901 students · 4.8 km away
Marvin Ridge Middle
Waxhaw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,277 students · 5.0 km away
Marvin Ridge High
Waxhaw · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,961 students · 5.2 km away
Rea View Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades K–5
629 students · 5.6 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,858 students
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1,854 students
Hopewell High School
Huntersville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,851 students
Garinger High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,877 students
South Garner High
Garner · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,835 students
Cleveland High
Clayton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,889 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cuthbertson High a good school?
Cuthbertson High has a Success Index (US) of 79.7 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States) and ranks #14 of 528 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cuthbertson High rank in North Carolina?
Cuthbertson High ranks #14 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #1311 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cuthbertson High?
Cuthbertson High had 1,857 students in 2025.
Is Cuthbertson High a elementary school or a high school?
Cuthbertson High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cuthbertson High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cuthbertson High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.