Marvin Ridge High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waxhaw, North Carolina 28173 · Union County Public Schools
#5 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#813 of 16,910 nationally
About Marvin Ridge High
Marvin Ridge 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 1,961 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 83.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of high schools in United States and 5th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (16th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,961.
There are 11 schools in Waxhaw; Marvin Ridge High ranks 5th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)93%
- Reading proficiency (30%)86%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)4.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.4
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 Marvin Ridge High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,961
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 4.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 86%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 93%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Marvin Ridge High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Marvin Ridge Middle
Waxhaw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,277 students · 208 m away
Sandy Ridge Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades K–5
528 students · 906 m away
Marvin Elementary
Marvin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
666 students · 3.1 km away
Kensington Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades K–5
901 students · 3.7 km away
Monroe Charter Academy
Waxhaw · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
104 students · 3.9 km away
Cuthbertson Middle
Waxhaw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,323 students · 5.0 km away
Rea View Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades K–5
629 students · 5.1 km away
Cuthbertson High
Waxhaw · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,857 students · 5.2 km away
Indian Land Intermediate
Indian Land · Public middle · Grades 5–6
1,181 students · 5.7 km away
Indian Land Middle
Indian Land · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,102 students · 5.9 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Grimsley High
Greensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,967 students
Topsail High
Hampstead · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,945 students
Overhills High
Spring Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,981 students
Jack Britt High
Fayetteville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,940 students
Clayton High
Clayton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,929 students
Mooresville High School
Mooresville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,923 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Marvin Ridge High a good school?
Marvin Ridge High has a Success Index (US) of 83.6 out of 100 (Top 5% of high schools in United States) and ranks #5 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 Marvin Ridge High rank in North Carolina?
Marvin Ridge High ranks #5 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #813 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Marvin Ridge High?
Marvin Ridge High had 1,961 students in 2025.
Is Marvin Ridge High a elementary school or a high school?
Marvin Ridge High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Marvin Ridge High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Marvin Ridge High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.