Cuthbertson High vs Weddington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cuthbertson High
Waxhaw · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,857 students
Weddington Elementary
Matthews · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
652 students
| Measure | Cuthbertson High Waxhaw, North Carolina | Weddington Elementary Matthews, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #14 of 528 | #3 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1311 of 16,910 | #927 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,857 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 1,857 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.2% | 4.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 85% |
| city | Waxhaw | Matthews |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Weddington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 79.7).
- •Cuthbertson High does better on math proficiency (89% vs 85%).
- •Weddington Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 78%).
- •Weddington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.8% vs 10.2%).
- •Weddington Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 22.9).
- •Cuthbertson High is the larger school with 1,857 students compared with 652.
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 Cuthbertson High better than Weddington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Weddington Elementary ranks higher (89.4 vs 79.7 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 Cuthbertson High and Weddington Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Waxhaw and Matthews in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cuthbertson High: 1,857. Weddington Elementary: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cuthbertson High and Weddington Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cuthbertson High is 14th of 528 and Weddington Elementary is 3rd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).