Cuthbertson Middle vs Waxhaw Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cuthbertson Middle
Waxhaw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,323 students
Waxhaw Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
615 students
| Measure | Cuthbertson Middle Waxhaw, North Carolina | Waxhaw Elementary Waxhaw, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #14 of 469 | #343 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1393 of 15,369 | #25997 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,323 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 1,323 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 46% |
| city | Waxhaw | Waxhaw |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cuthbertson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 48.8).
- •Cuthbertson Middle does better on math proficiency (79% vs 46%).
- •Cuthbertson Middle does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 45%).
- •Cuthbertson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11% vs 48.8%).
- •Waxhaw Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 22.8).
- •Cuthbertson Middle is the larger school with 1,323 students compared with 615.
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 Middle better than Waxhaw Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cuthbertson Middle ranks higher (80.6 vs 48.8 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 Middle and Waxhaw Elementary?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Waxhaw and Waxhaw in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cuthbertson Middle: 1,323. Waxhaw Elementary: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cuthbertson Middle and Waxhaw Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cuthbertson Middle is 14th of 469 and Waxhaw Elementary is 343rd of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).