Butler High School vs Matthews Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butler High School
Matthews · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,791 students
Matthews Charter Academy
Matthews · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
771 students
| Measure | Butler High School Matthews, North Carolina | Matthews Charter Academy Matthews, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 528 | #557 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #7059 of 16,910 | #33229 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,791 | 771 |
| Enrollment | 1,791 | 771 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 39% |
| city | Matthews | Matthews |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Butler High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 38.1).
- •Butler High School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 39%).
- •Butler High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 46%).
- •Butler High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 57.5%).
- •Butler High School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 22.7).
- •Butler High School is the larger school with 1,791 students compared with 771.
- •Butler High School is a public school while Matthews Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Butler High School better than Matthews Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Butler High School ranks higher (54.9 vs 38.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Butler High School and Matthews Charter Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Matthews and Matthews in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler High School: 1,791. Matthews Charter Academy: 771. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler High School and Matthews Charter Academy rank in North Carolina?
Butler High School is 164th of 528 and Matthews Charter Academy is 557th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).