Cuthbertson Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waxhaw, North Carolina 28173 · Union County Public Schools
#14 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina
#1393 of 15,369 nationally
About Cuthbertson Middle
Cuthbertson Middle is a public middle located in Waxhaw, in the Union County Public Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,323 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 80.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of middle schools in United States and 14th of 469 ranked middle schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,323.
There are 11 schools in Waxhaw; Cuthbertson Middle ranks 7th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)79%
- Reading proficiency (30%)75%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)11%
- Students per teacher (15%)22.8
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 Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,323
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 22.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cuthbertson Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cuthbertson High
Waxhaw · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,857 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 · 3.3 km away
Weddington High
Matthews · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,899 students · 3.3 km away
Weddington Elementary
Matthews · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
652 students · 3.3 km away
Weddington Middle
Matthews · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,324 students · 3.9 km away
Kensington Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades K–5
901 students · 4.5 km away
Marvin Ridge Middle
Waxhaw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,277 students · 4.8 km away
Marvin Ridge High
Waxhaw · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,961 students · 5.0 km away
Rea View Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades K–5
629 students · 5.6 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Weddington Middle
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1,324 students
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1,315 students
Jay M. Robinson Middle
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1,333 students
Harris Road Middle
Concord · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,368 students
Marvin Ridge Middle
Waxhaw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,277 students
Herbert Akins Road Middle
Fuquay-Varina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,253 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cuthbertson Middle a good school?
Cuthbertson Middle has a Success Index (US) of 80.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #14 of 469 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 Middle rank in North Carolina?
Cuthbertson Middle ranks #14 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina and #1393 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cuthbertson Middle?
Cuthbertson Middle had 1,323 students in 2025.
Is Cuthbertson Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Cuthbertson Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cuthbertson Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cuthbertson Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.