Public schools in Matthews, NC
14 open public schools with an address in Matthews, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
13,324
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.1:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
2
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Matthews public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Matthews, NC: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 13,324 students, an average of 952 per school. The largest campus is Weddington High (1,899 students), and the largest elementary school is Mint Hill Elementary School (864).
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools operates the most schools here (8), and 2 regular districts have at least one Matthews campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 18.1:1, higher than the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 36% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Matthews
Elementary schools in Matthews
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch Elementary Union County Public Schools | KG–05 | 816 | 16.1:1 | |
| Crown Point Elementary Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | PK–05 | 657 | 16.3:1 | |
| Elizabeth Lane Elementary Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | KG–05 | 702 | 17.9:1 | |
| Matthews Charter Academy Matthews Charter Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 771 | 22.4:1 | |
| Matthews Elementary Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | KG–05 | 726 | 16.6:1 | |
| Mint Hill Elementary School Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | PK–05 | 864 | 16.5:1 | |
| Weddington Elementary Union County Public Schools | PK–05 | 652 | 14.6:1 |
Middle schools in Matthews
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestdale Middle Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 989 | 20.5:1 | |
| Mint Hill Middle Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | 06–08 | 878 | 18:1 | |
| Weddington Middle Union County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,324 | 20.4:1 |
High schools in Matthews
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler High School Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | 09–12 | 1,791 | 18.2:1 | |
| Levine Middle College High Sch Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | 11–13 | 216 | 43.2:1 | |
| Weddington High Union County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,899 | 22.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Matthews
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socrates Academy Socrates Academy · Charter | KG–12 | 1,039 | 19.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.7%
- Hispanic17.8%
- Black17.2%
- Asian12.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Matthews schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (13,324 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Matthews
How many public schools are in Matthews, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Matthews: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 13,324 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Matthews?
Schools with an address in Matthews belong to 4 education agencies, led by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (8 schools), Union County Public Schools (4 schools), Matthews Charter Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Matthews?
Weddington High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Matthews, with 1,899 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Matthews?
Yes. 2 of the 14 public schools in Matthews are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Matthews Charter Academy, Socrates Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Matthews schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Matthews public schools is 18.1:1, higher than the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Matthews guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby North Carolina cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Carolina cities