- Enrollment
- 1,961
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Matthews, NC
Weddington High
Federal NCES profile for Weddington High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370462002552
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weddington High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Matthews · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 6.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Weddington High has class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weddington High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Matthews, NC.
School address
District: Union County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370462002552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Weddington High held near 1,857 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 84.4 → 84.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 370462002552 · Matthews, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,899 enr · 22.6:1 · 6.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students)
Weddington High held near 1,857 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 84.4 → 84.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Weddington High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marvin Ridge H
Marvin Ridge High
1,961 students
- This school
Weddington High
1,899 students
- Cuthbertson Hi
Cuthbertson High
1,857 students
- Porter Ridge H
Porter Ridge High School
1,809 students
- Porter Ridge M
Porter Ridge Middle School
1,447 students
- Weddington Mid
Weddington Middle
1,324 students
What this shows Weddington High reports 1,899 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weddington High compares
Weddington High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 43% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.2% | ▼ 91% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,899 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,899
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 94% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,340
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
Asian 17.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Weddington High is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union County Public Schools reports $11,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weddington High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Ridge High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cuthbertson High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weddington Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weddington High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Matthews
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,899 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Weddington High
How many students attend Weddington High?
Weddington High has 1,899 students enrolled. It is a high school in Matthews, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,836 (2022-23) → 1,857 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weddington High?
The student-teacher ratio at Weddington High is 22.6:1, which is 43% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Weddington High?
6.2% of students at Weddington High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weddington High?
The largest demographic group at Weddington High is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Matthews, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weddington High?
Weddington High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Weddington High rank among high schools in Matthews?
By Resource Investment Index, Weddington High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Matthews, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Matthews on the city page.
What other schools are in Union County Public Schools?
Besides Weddington High, Union County Public Schools also operates Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students), Cuthbertson High (1,857 students), and Porter Ridge High School (1,809 students). See the Union County Public Schools district page for the complete list.