New Town Elementary vs Weddington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Town Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
691 students
Weddington Elementary
Matthews · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
652 students
| Measure | New Town Elementary Waxhaw, North Carolina | Weddington Elementary Matthews, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #10 of 1,457 | #3 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1587 of 50,301 | #927 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 691 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 691 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.9% | 4.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 85% |
| city | Waxhaw | Matthews |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Weddington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 87.2).
- •Weddington Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 81%).
- •Weddington Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Weddington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.8% vs 10.9%).
- •New Town Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 14.8).
- •New Town Elementary is the larger school with 691 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 New Town Elementary better than Weddington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Weddington Elementary ranks higher (89.4 vs 87.2 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 New Town Elementary and Weddington Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Waxhaw and Matthews in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Town Elementary: 691. Weddington Elementary: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Town Elementary and Weddington Elementary rank in North Carolina?
New Town Elementary is 10th of 1,457 and Weddington Elementary is 3rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).