New Town Elementary vs Weddington High
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.
New Town Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
691 students
Weddington High
Matthews · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,899 students
| Measure | New Town Elementary Waxhaw, North Carolina | Weddington High Matthews, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #10 of 1,457 | #8 of 528 |
| National rank | #1587 of 50,301 | #1100 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 691 | 1,899 |
| Enrollment | 691 | 1,899 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.9% | 8.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 87% |
| city | Waxhaw | Matthews |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Town Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 81.2).
- •Weddington High does better on math proficiency (87% vs 81%).
- •Weddington High does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 77%).
- •Weddington High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.1% vs 10.9%).
- •New Town Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 22.3).
- •Weddington High is the larger school with 1,899 students compared with 691.
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 High?
On the Success Index (US), New Town Elementary ranks higher (87.2 vs 81.2 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 High?
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 High: 1,899. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Town Elementary and Weddington High rank in North Carolina?
New Town Elementary is 10th of 1,457 and Weddington High is 8th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).