Cuthbertson Middle vs Weddington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.3 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
Weddington Elementary
Matthews · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
652 students
| Measure | Cuthbertson Middle Waxhaw, North Carolina | Weddington Elementary Matthews, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #14 of 469 | #3 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1393 of 15,369 | #927 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,323 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 1,323 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11% | 4.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 85% |
| city | Waxhaw | Matthews |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Weddington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 80.6).
- •Weddington Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 79%).
- •Weddington Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 75%).
- •Weddington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.8% vs 11%).
- •Weddington Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 22.8).
- •Cuthbertson Middle is the larger school with 1,323 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 Middle better than Weddington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Weddington Elementary ranks higher (89.4 vs 80.6 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 Weddington Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Waxhaw and Matthews in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cuthbertson Middle: 1,323. Weddington Elementary: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cuthbertson Middle and Weddington Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cuthbertson Middle is 14th of 469 and Weddington Elementary is 3rd of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).