Butler High School vs Matthews Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.0 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 Elementary
Matthews · Public elementary · Grades K–5
726 students
| Measure | Butler High School Matthews, North Carolina | Matthews Elementary Matthews, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 528 | #196 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #7059 of 16,910 | #16394 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,791 | 726 |
| Enrollment | 1,791 | 726 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 61% |
| city | Matthews | Matthews |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matthews Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 54.9).
- •Butler High School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 61%).
- •Butler High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Matthews Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 50.1%).
- •Matthews Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.3).
- •Butler High School is the larger school with 1,791 students compared with 726.
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 Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Matthews Elementary ranks higher (62.6 vs 54.9 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 Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Matthews and Matthews in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler High School: 1,791. Matthews Elementary: 726. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler High School and Matthews Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Butler High School is 164th of 528 and Matthews Elementary is 196th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).